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pedir un libro(
peh
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deer
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broh
)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.).
a. to order a book
He pedido un libro online que llegará mañana. ¿Vas a estar en casa?I've ordered a book online that will arrive tomorrow. Are you going to be at home?
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.).
a. to ask for a book
Quería pedirte un libro que he visto en tu biblioteca y que está agotado en las librerías. - Claro, ¿cuál es?I wanted to ask you for a book that I've seen in your library and is out of print. - Of course, which one is it?
a. to ask for a book
Hoy le he pedido un libro a Eva que le presté hace un año y todavía no me había devuelto.Today I've asked Eva for a book I lent her one year ago, and she hadn't yet returned.
a. to order a book from
La librería pidió un libro a la distribuidora hace dos meses y todavía no le ha llegado.The bookshop ordered a book from the distribution company two months ago, and it hasn't yet arrived.
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