perguntar
to ask (a question)
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/pɨɾɡũˈtaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Portuguese distinguishes between 'perguntar' (to ask a question) and 'pedir' (to ask for / request something). This distinction trips up many English speakers since English uses 'ask' for both meanings.
📝 Example Sentences
Posso perguntar uma coisa?
Can I ask something?
Ela perguntou-me onde eu morava.
She asked me where I lived.