ask for it

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ask for it(
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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. pedirlo
Did you order a coffee? - I asked for it, but the waitress didn't bring it to me.¿Pediste un café? - Lo pedí, pero la mesera no me lo trajo.
a. dar papaya
Regionalism used in Colombia
(Colombia)
My neighbor left his car unlocked in the ghetto, and someone stole his computer. He asked for it.Mi vecino dejó su coche no cerrado con llave en el gueto y alguien le robó la computadora. Dio papaya.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. pídelo
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)
(singular)
Ask for it yourself. I am not going to do it for you.Pídelo tú mismo. No voy a hacerlo por ti.
b. pídalo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
We ordered the same sandwich, but mine did not come with a side. - Ask for it. It comes with the meal.Pedimos el mismo sándwich, pero el mío no vino con una guarnición. - Pídala. Viene con la comida.
a. pídanlo (plural)
We want a piece of cheesecake to share. Ask for it when the waitress comes back.Queremos un pedazo de tarta de queso para compartir. Pídanlo cuando vuelva la mesera.
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