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to ask
01
preguntar
to use words in a question form or tone to get answers from someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb about sth | to ask sb sth
Transitive: to ask about sth
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de acción
regular
presente
ask
3.ª persona singular
asks
participio presente
asking
pretérito simple
asked
participio pasado
asked
Ejemplos
Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?
¿Puedes preguntarle si estará en la reunión mañana?
02
pedir
to request for something or tell someone to give or do something
Ditransitive: to ask sb for sth | to ask sb to do sth
Ejemplos
She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal.
Ella preguntó a su colega su opinión sobre la nueva propuesta de proyecto.
2.1
pedir, exigir
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Ejemplos
He asked for an apology from his friend.
Él pidió una disculpa a su amigo.
2.2
pedir, exigir
to request or expect a particular amount of money for what one is offering or selling
Transitive: to ask a sum of money for an item
Ejemplos
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
¿Cuánto pedían por el reloj antiguo?
2.3
preguntar, solicitar
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
Ejemplos
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
Él preguntó si podía tomarse unos días libres del trabajo.
03
invitar
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
Ejemplos
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
El jefe me pidió que almorzáramos para discutir mi ascenso.
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asker
asking
ask
