qué piden

what they're asking for

qué piden(keh pee-dehn)

phrase

1. (used to express a specific action; second person plural)

a. what they're asking for

Señor Andrade, hay unas personas en la entrada que quieren hablar con usted. - Averigua qué piden.

Mr. Andrade, there are some people at the entrance that want to speak with you. - Find out what they're asking for.

2. (used to express a habitual action; second person plural)

a. what they ask for

Los estudiantes siempre protestan, pero no sé qué piden.

The students always protest, but I don't know what they ask for.

3. (used to express a specific action; second person plural)

a. what you're asking for

Díganme qué piden y quizás pueda ayudarlos a conseguirlo.

Tell me what you're asking for, and maybe I can help you get it.

4. (used to express a habitual action; second person plural)

a. what you ask for

Quisiera saber qué piden cuando tiran una moneda en la fuente.

I'd like to know what you ask for when you throw a coin into the fountain.