The Spanish verb "pedir" means "to ask for" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "pedir" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "pedir" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | pido |
| tú | you (informal) | pides |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | pide |
| nosotros | we | pedimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | pedís |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | piden |
Ella pide agua en el restaurante.
She asks for water at the restaurant.
How to Conjugate "pedir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | pedí |
| tú | you (informal) | pediste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | pidió |
| nosotros | we | pedimos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | pedisteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | pidieron |
Ella pidió una pizza hoy.
She ordered a pizza today.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | pedía |
| tú | you (informal) | pedías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | pedía |
| nosotros | we | pedíamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | pedíais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | pedían |
Ella pedía permiso para salir.
She used to ask for permission to go out.
How to Conjugate "pedir" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | pediré |
| tú | you (informal) | pedirás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | pedirá |
| nosotros | we | pediremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | pediréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | pedirán |
Ella pedirá el menú pronto.
She will ask for the menu soon.
How to Conjugate "pedir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | pediría |
| tú | you (informal) | pedirías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | pediría |
| nosotros | we | pediríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | pediríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | pedirían |
Ella pediría perdón por todo.
She would ask for forgiveness for everything.
Frequently Asked Questions About "pedir"
Is "pedir" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Pedir" is an irregular Spanish verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "pedir" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "pedir" means "to ask for" in English.
How do you conjugate "pedir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → pido, tú → pides, él/ella/usted → pide, nosotros → pedimos, vosotros → pedís, ellos/ustedes → piden.
How many tenses does "pedir" have in Spanish?
"Pedir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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