pedir
to order / to ask for
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/pɨ.ˈdiɾ/
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Cultural Note
In restaurants, 'pedir' is the standard verb for ordering food. Note the irregular first person: 'eu peço' (I order/ask). In Portugal, you might say 'queria pedir...' (I would like to order...) for politeness. In Brazil, 'vou querer...' (I'll have...) is the most common way to order. 'Pedir a conta' (ask for the check) is essential restaurant vocabulary.
📝 Example Sentences
Vou pedir o prato do dia.
I'm going to order the daily special.
Já pediu a sobremesa?
Have you already ordered dessert?
Podemos pedir a conta?
Can we ask for the check?