pedir algo a cambio

to ask for something in return

pedir algo a cambio(peh-deer ahl-goh ah kahm-byoh)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to ask for something in return

Te puedo ayudar, pero te voy a pedir algo a cambio.

I can help you, but I'm going to ask for something in return.

b. to ask for something in exchange

Mario quizás te pida algo a cambio, pero no será dinero.

Mario might ask you for something in exchange, but it won't be money.