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"Pide un deseo" is a phrase which is often translated as "make a wish", and "pedir un deseo" is an intransitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "make a wish". Learn more about the difference between "pide un deseo" and "pedir un deseo" below.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular)
a. make a wish
Cierra los ojos y pide un deseo.Close your eyes and make a wish.
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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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. make a wish
¿Pediste un deseo antes de soplar las velas?Did you make a wish before blowing out the candles?
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