pedir — Imperative (Imperativo)
to ask for / to request
The imperative conjugation of pedir (irregular stem-changing e>i, ranked #47). Used to give commands and direct requests. Affirmative and negative forms differ significantly in Spanish.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Imperative conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | - |
| tú | pide * |
| él/ella/Ud. | pida * |
| nosotros | pidamos * |
| vosotros | pedid |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | pidan * |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ir imperative pattern.
Example sentence
Él pide con frecuencia.
He ask fors often.
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