que piden

that they're asking for

que piden(keh pee-dehn)

phrase

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

a. that they're asking for

El modelo que piden ya no lo hacen. Fue descontinuado hace tres años.

The model that they're asking for is no longer made. It was discontinued three years ago.

b. that ... are asking for

La cuota inicial que piden los dueños de este apartamento es demasiado alta.

The down payment that owners are asking for is too high.

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

a. that you're asking for

¿Tienes nuestro dinero? - Lo siento, pero simplemente no tengo la cantidad que piden.

Do you have our money? - I'm sorry, but I simply don't have the amount that you're asking for.

3. (used to express a habitual action; third person plural)

a. that they ask for

Este grupo de jóvenes dedican sus fines de semana a limpiar nuestras playas, y una pequeña donación es todo lo que piden a cambio.

This group of young people spend their weekends cleaning our beaches, and a small donation is all that they ask for in return.

b. that ... ask for

Las cosas que piden mis nietos para Navidad siempre son demasiado caras.

The things that my grandchildren ask for Christmas are always too expensive.

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

a. that you ask for

Yo siempre les compro las cosas que piden.

I always buy you the things that you ask for.