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"Ask them" is a phrase which is often translated as "pregúntales", and "ask for" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "pedir". Learn more about the difference between "ask them" and "ask for" below.
ask them(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. pregúntales (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Ask them if they want to have ice-cream.Pregúntales si quieren helado.
b. pregúnteles (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
I don't think the members of the board will endorse this decision. Ask them to see what they say.No creo que los miembros de la junta vayan a apoyar esta decisión. Pregúnteles para ver qué dicen.
a. invítalos (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Jolene and Phil are free tonight. Ask them to come to the movies with us.Jolene y Phil están libres esta noche. Invítalos a ir al cine con nosotros.
b. invítelos (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Mr. and Mrs. Jones are waiting to see you. - Ask them to come in.Los señores Jones están esperando para verlo. - Invítelos a pasar.
a. pídeles (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
They are your friends. Ask them to help you with your move.Son tus amigos. Pídeles que te ayuden con la mudanza.
b. pídales (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Contact customer service and ask them to send you the information you need.Póngase en contacto con el servicio de atención al cliente y pídales que le envíen la información que necesita.
a. pregúntenles (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Ask them. I'm sure they'd love to come.Pregúntenles. Estoy segura de que les encantaría venir.
a. invítenlos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
You can't just leave them out. Ask them to your party.No pueden simplemente excluirlos. Invítenlos a la fiesta.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. pedirles
We need to ask them to bring some glasses. I don't think we have enough for everyone.Hay que pedirles que traigan vasos. Creo que no tenemos bastantes para todos.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. preguntarles
Why don't you just ask them? You never know.¿Por qué no les preguntas nomás? Nunca se sabe.
10. (to invite them)
a. invitarlos
Are Peter and Mary coming to Marisa's party? - No, she didn't ask them.¿Van a ir Peter y Mary a la fiesta de Marisa? - No, no los invitó.
ask for(
ahsk
for
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to request)
a. preguntar por
Son, one of your friends is asking for you at the door.Hijo, hay uno de tus amigos en la puerta preguntando por ti.
