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"Request" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "pedir", and "ask for" is an intransitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "pedir". Learn more about the difference between "request" and "ask for" below.
request(
ri
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kwehst
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (demand)
a. la petición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They had to close the bar at the request of the neighbors.Tuvieron que cerrar el bar por petición de los vecinos.
c. la solicitud (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Requests for tax filing extensions are due soon.Las solicitudes para prorrogas de presentación de impuestos se tienen que enviar pronto.
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.
