yo pedí

I asked for

yo pedí

phrase

1. (I requested)

a. I asked for

Cuando la empresa anunció sus enormes beneficios, yo pedí un aumento de sueldo.

When the company announced its massive profits, I asked for a pay raise.

2. (at a restaurant)

a. I ordered (food, drinks)

Disculpe, yo pedí una ensalada y ustedes me trajeron una sopa.

Excuse me, I ordered a salad and you brought me a soup.

b. I asked for (the check)

Yo pedí la cuenta mientras Julia estaba en el baño.

I asked for the check while Julia was in the restroom.

3. (commerce)

a. I ordered (goods)

El disco que yo pedí tardó una semana en llegar.

The record I ordered took a week to arrive.

b. I asked for (a price)

Yo pedí $5,000 por el carro viejo, pero solo me dieron $4,000.

I asked for $5,000 for the old car, but they only gave me $4,000.

4. (I commanded)

a. I demanded

Se negaron a devolverme el dinero, así que yo pedí ver al encargado inmediatamente.

They refused to give me my money back, so I demanded to see the manager immediately.