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Conjugation Chart of “Pedir” (to ask for) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Pedir”

The Subjunctive Mood of Pedir is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about requesting or asking for something, for example: Espero que pidas ayuda. (I hope you ask for help.)

Pedir is an e to i stem-changing verb, meaning the e in the verb stem changes to i in certain conjugations of the present subjunctive.

How to Use Pedir in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of pedir is used to express desires, doubts, wishes, demands, and uncertainty.

Desire: For example, Quiero que pidas un aumento de sueldo. (I want you to ask for a raise.)

Doubt: For example, Dudo que pida ayuda. (I doubt that he will ask for help.)

Wish: For example, Ojalá que pidas disculpas. (I wish you would apologize.)

Demand: For example, Es necesario que pidas permiso. (It’s necessary that you ask for permission.)

Uncertainty: For example, No sé si pida otro plato. (I don’t know if I should order another dish.)

Slang/Idiomatic: For example, ¡Pídele a tu abuela! (Tell it to your grandma! – implying disbelief)

Real Life Examples of Pedir in the Subjunctive Mood

Cuando vayas al restaurante, pidas la especialidad de la casa. (When you go to the restaurant, order the house specialty.)

Es importante que pidamos disculpas cuando cometemos un error. (It’s important that we apologize when we make a mistake.)

Antes de salir de viaje, pidan un seguro de viaje por si acaso. (Before traveling, get travel insurance just in case.)

Oye, pide otra ronda de cervezas para la mesa. (Hey, order another round of beers for the table.)

Si quieres avanzar en tu carrera, pide oportunidades de capacitación. (If you want to advance in your career, ask for training opportunities.)

Aunque cueste, pidamos ayuda cuando la necesitemos. (Even if it’s difficult, let’s ask for help when we need it.)

¿Podrías pedir un Uber para que nos lleve al aeropuerto? (Could you request an Uber to take us to the airport?)

Para tener éxito, pidan retroalimentación y estén abiertos a mejorar. (To be successful, ask for feedback and be open to improving.)

En la entrevista de trabajo, pide detalles sobre las oportunidades de crecimiento. (In the job interview, ask about growth opportunities.)

Aunque sea incómodo, pidan un aumento de sueldo si lo merecen. (Even if it’s uncomfortable, ask for a raise if you deserve it.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Pedir (to ask for) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.