Spanish · Chapter 8 · Lesson 10 · Common mistake
pedir or preguntar?
English says ask for both of these. Spanish never does.
The rule
preguntar is to ask a QUESTION. pedir is to ask FOR something, which is closer to to request or to order. English uses ask for both, which is exactly why this pair goes wrong for years.
Pick the right one
0/6Pick the right one: pide or pregunta.
Él me dónde vivo.
Ella un café.
Nadie nada.
Mi hijo dinero.
Te si puedes venir.
Voy a ayuda.