ask her

pregúntale

preguntarle

ask her(

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huhr

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (inquire of her; imperative; used to address one person)

a. pregúntale

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)

Do you know if Merryl is coming tomorrow? - I don't know, ask her!¿Sabes si Merryl va a venir mañana? - No sé, pregúntale.

b. pregúntele

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(singular)

See that lady over there? Ask her what you want to know.¿Ve a esa señora que está allá? Pregúntele lo que desea saber.

2. (invite her; imperative; used to address one person)

a. invítala

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Ask her to come with us.Invítala a venir con nosotros.

b. invítela

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Ask her to the conference if you think it would be useful for her to be there.Invítela al congreso si cree que sería útil que asistiera.

3. (request of her; imperative; used to address one person)

a. pídele

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)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Ask her to take you to your appointment.Pídele que te lleve a la cita.

b. pídale

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).

(singular)

Ask her to come in early to help with the presentation.Pídale que venga temprano para ayudar con la presentación.

4. (inquire of her; imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. pregúntenle

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

If you want to know just ask her. I'm sure she won't mind.Si lo quieren saber, simplemente pregúntenle. Seguro que no le importará.

5. (invite her; imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. invítenla

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

Don't be mean. Ask her to go with you.No sean malas. Invítenla a ir con ustedes.

6. (request of her; imperative; used to address multiple people)

a. pídanle

A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).

(plural)

Ask her for more time to rehearse.Pídanle más tiempo para ensayar.

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.).

transitive verb phrase

7. (to inquire of her)

a. preguntarle

I asked her when she would come.Le pregunté cuándo vendría.

8. (to request of her)

a. pedirle

I asked her to help me, and she was very happy to.Le pedí que me ayudara, y lo hizo con placer.

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

9. (to inquire of her)

a. preguntarle

I think I'll just ask her. What's the worst that can happen?Creo que simplemente voy a preguntarle. ¿Qué es lo peor que podría pasar?

10. (to invite her)

a. invitarla

I asked her to the party. Do you think she will come?La invité a la fiesta. ¿Crees que vendrá?

11. (to request of her; often used with "for")

a. pedirle

She's your mom. You should ask her for help.Es tu madre. Deberías pedirle ayuda.

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