pedirles

to ask them for

pedirles(peh-deer-lehs)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to request of them; third person plural)

a. to ask them for

Espero no tener que pedirles nunca dinero porque son unos tacaños.

I hope I'll never have to ask them for money because they're really mean.

b. to ask them

Esta es la manguera de mis vecinos. ¿Tú crees que debería pedirles permiso para usarla?

This is my neighbors' hose. Do you think I should ask them permission to use it?

2. (to request of you; second person plural)

a. to ask you for

Vengo a pedirles consejo porque sé que ustedes son personas sensatas y comprensivas.

I came to ask you for advice because I know you are sensible and understanding people.

b. to ask you

Quería pedirles un gran favor, pero lo entenderé si me dicen que no.

I wanted to ask you a big favor, but I'll understand if you say no.

3. (to command them; third person plural)

a. to demand

Fui a pedirles que me pagaran lo que me debían, pero se negaron.

I went to demand to be paid what I was owed, but they refused.

4. (to command you; second person plural)

a. to demand

No vine a pedirles explicaciones, sino a decirles que me voy y no me volverán a ver.

I didn't come to demand explanations, but to tell you I'm leaving and you won't see me again.