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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
Example
Can you ask him if he'll be at the meeting tomorrow?
¿Puedes preguntarle si estará en la reunión mañana?
Did you ask him about his plans for the weekend?
¿Le preguntaste sobre sus planes para el fin de semana?
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
Example
She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal.
Ella le preguntó a su colega su opinión sobre la nueva propuesta del proyecto.
I asked him for a glass of water.
Le solicité un vaso de agua.
2.1
pedir, exigir
to demand or expect something from someone
Transitive: to ask for sth
Example
He asked for an apology from his friend.
Él exigió una disculpa de su amigo.
I understand that I'm asking for a lot.
Entiendo que estoy exigiendo mucho.
2.2
pedir, solicitar
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
Example
How much were they asking for the antique clock?
¿Cuánto pedían por el reloj antiguo?
She asked $ 10 for the used book.
Ella pidió $10 por el libro usado.
2.3
pedir, solicitar
to request someone's permission to do something
Transitive: to ask a question
Example
He asked if he could have a few days off from work.
Él pidió si podía tener unos días libres del trabajo.
I 'll ask if it's allowed to bring pets into the hotel.
Preguntaré si se permite llevar mascotas al hotel.
03
invitar
to invite or arrange a meeting with someone
Ditransitive: to ask sb to a meeting or meal
Example
The boss asked me to lunch to discuss my promotion.
El jefe me invitó a almorzar para discutir mi ascenso.
They 've asked me to coffee.
Me han invitado a tomar café.
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