What does "pedir" mean in English?

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Spanish

pedir

English

to ask

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Alternative translations of "pedir"

ask
order
request
demand
beg

Examples of how to use "pedir" in Spanish

Spanish
Voy a pedir una pizza para cenar.
English
I'm going to order a pizza for dinner.
Spanish
Siempre pido ayuda en clase.
English
I always ask for help in class.
Spanish
Ayer pedí una pizza grande.
English
Yesterday I ordered a large pizza.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, pedía caramelos.
English
When I was a child, I used to ask for candies.
Spanish
Mañana pediré más información.
English
I'll ask for more information tomorrow.

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Voy a pedir una pizza para cenar.

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