Pedir in english
Ask
pronunciation: æsk part of speech: verb
pronunciation: æsk part of speech: verb
In gestures
pedir = ask ; have + calls for ; call for ; call on/upon ; canvass ; instruct ; invite ; order ; plead for ; request ; require ; prompt ; bid ; beg ; howl for ; cadge ; call on/upon ; bay ; solicit ; ask for ; hold out for.
Example: This recommendation asks the cataloguer to ascertain the name by which an author is commonly known.Example: For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.Example: The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.Example: This article calls on libraries to forge a renewed national commitment to cooperate in the building of a national information network for scholarly communications.Example: A change to 48% reduction instead of the present 24% is being canvassed, in order to keep the size within bounds, but this should not cause any serious problems in use, particularly as many modern microform readers have dual magnification.Example: Some of the above limitations of title indexes can be overcome by exercising a measure of control over the index terminology, and by inputting and instructing the computer to print a number of pre-determined links or references between keywords.Example: Members of the audience were invited to ask questions, make statements, and express themselves freely.Example: Edge notch cards are often ordered in a size tailored to the demands of the index, and can be purchased with any coding that the index designer specifies.Example: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Example: Also, with online display, the user should be able to request displays indicating different levels of specificity.Example: If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.Example: You will be prompted to choose a file; your last search will then be executed automatically in the file that you choose.Example: 'Sit down please,' he bade her.Example: A sociologist at Yale begs libraries to keep information from him - he says that information seeks him everywhere in this world of email, fax and telephone.Example: The article 'Howling for change' suggests what can be done to halt the decline of the book industry.Example: For the most part it is a story of bug-ridden rooms in working-men's hotels, of fights, drinking bouts, cheap brothels, Russian refugees, cadging.Example: The difference is only that an indexer is not usually called upon to appreciate the subtleties of the subject to the same extent as an abstractor.Example: If the Holocaust cannot be discussed freely then stop baying about freedom of speech.Example: Outside of that there is nothing solicited from them in the first two months.Example: Different enquirers might ask for this subject in quite different ways -- eg, is there anything on 'TV advertising of aluminium pressure-cookers'?.Example: Edward had wanted to make her his mistress, but she held out for marriage.more:
» a pedir de boca = without a hitch ; without a glitch .
Example: Should files follow the 8.3 standard or can long file names be used without a hitch?. Example: Suprisingly, Windows had no boot issues at all, it started up without a glitch.» con sólo pedirlo = just for the asking .
Example: I knew no one was going to hand me anything just for the asking.» no se le puede pedir peras al olmo = You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy ; a leopard cannot/never/doesn't/won't change(s) its spots .
Example: Or, as they say around here, 'You can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy'. Example: Anyone can turn their lives around -- I don't believe that whole thing that a leopard never changes its spots, because you're looking at someone who has.» pedir ayuda = seek + assistance ; seek + help ; request + Posesivo + help ; ask for + help ; ask for + assistance ; call in + the troops ; call in + the cavalry .
Example: Patrons who are reluctant to seek assistance in using reference books or the card catalog, feel no embarrassment about seeking help in the 'automated' setting. Example: Patrons who are reluctant to seek assistance in using reference books or the card catalog, feel no embarrassment about seeking help in the 'automated' setting. Example: In general, never battle the blaze unless the firefighters request your help. Example: Some user may come to the library simply to ask for help 'My daughter died six montsh ago and I just can't get it out of my mind'. Example: Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!. Example: But if we are to focus on our area of expertise and not spread ourselves too thin, at some point we are going to need to call in the troops. Example: There is, of course, a time when you should call in the cavalry and use the aid of a professional marketing company to assist in the growth of your business.» pedir ayuda a = enlist + the cooperation of .
Example: A more satisfactory solution would be to enlist the cooperation of other centralized agencies throughout the world in order to increase coverage without pricing the service out of the market.» pedir cita con el médico = make + a doctor's appointment .
Example: Less than half of parents believe their 18- or 19-year-olds can make a doctor's appointment.» pedir con insistencia = urge ; urging .
Example: The reader is urged to examine some of these tools. Example: He came at Hawthorne's urging, but he seemed preoccupied with grave and heavy matters.» pedir consejo = ask for + advice .
Example: Good luck and don't hesitate to ask me or anyone on the management team for advice or assistance!.» pedir de antemano = pre-order .
Example: You can pre-order select movies, music, and books and have them delivered to you as soon as they're available.» pedir demasiado de = ask + too much of .
Example: I refuse to believe that we are 'asking too much of' poor students -- poor students can succeed.» pedir dinero = beg for + money .
Example: Police are warning people of a man who's been knocking on doors, telling a sob story, and begging for money.» pedir dinero prestado = borrow + money .
Example: The EIB is able to borrow money at the best possible rates, and as it is non-profit making it is able to offer loans at advantageous terms.» pedir disculpas = eat + Posesivo + words ; eat + humble pie ; eat + crow ; eat + dirt ; apologise [apologize, -USA] ; ask for + an apology .
Example: It took a little time to get used to the new moniker, and snickering could be heard in certain quarters but those who scoffed have since had to eat their words. Example: I will have to eat humble pie and face humiliation though but I was good at the job and wish I could turn the clock back. Example: You who carped that the 007 films had devolved into a catalog of fresh gadgets and stale puns, eat crow. Example: He walloped Bud, tore his shirt, and made him eat dirt. Example: I have to apologize for taking so long to get back to you, but things have been pretty hectic. Example: You can't defraud someone out of thousands of dollars and then expect to make things right, without first making restitution before asking for an apology.» pedir el divorcio = file for + divorce ; file + a petition for divorce .
Example: There is no easy way to deal with being under the same roof after the divorce has been filed. Example: In order to entitle you to file a petition for divorce, you would be required to prove that your wife has deserted you without any reasonable cause.» pedir el turno = ask for + Posesivo + turn ; form + a queue ; stand in + line ; queue up .
Example: She gradually increased the frequency of asking for her turn until she was doing the driving 80% of the time. Example: As you can see, the crowd waiting to get in had formed a queue that went up the street and around the corner!. Example: This might just be the one time you don't mind standing in line to use the restroom. Example: You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.» pedir encarecidamente = urge ; appeal for ; make + a plea for ; urging .
Example: The reader is urged to examine some of these tools. Example: She stopped and looked hard into his eyes, as it were, appealing for approval. Example: Whenever you see a librarian himself forced to make a passionate plea for funds, you may set it down that in that community there exists an imbalance of function. Example: He came at Hawthorne's urging, but he seemed preoccupied with grave and heavy matters.» pedir en préstamo = borrow .
Example: The intending borrower merely specifies a search key for the item he wishes to borrow, and the system provides a bibliographic description.» pedir especialmente = special order .
Example: Because the opening is very tiny indeed, we special ordered some small droppers which will include one free eyedropper with each set of three.» pedir ideas = solicit + ideas .
Example: It is unethical for you to solicit ideas from others and then present the work as something you thought of yourself.» pedir información = request + information ; ask for + information .
Example: Information was requested on more than 30 policy issues ranging from tax reform to toxic waste. Example: This worksheet helps students to write a formal letter asking for information.» pedir información de = ask for + details of .
Example: They ask for details of plays with particular 'mixes' of characters and sexes.» pedir información sobre = enquire of .
Example: In your particular region you would inquire of the region possibly through an index.» pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood .
Example: Political commentators should stop baying for Blair's blood and take an honest look at the good he has achieved in office.» pedir la documentación = card .
Example: If you're going to drive a boat with a motor, prepare to get carded.» pedir la identificación = card ; ID .
Example: If you're going to drive a boat with a motor, prepare to get carded. Example: The body found burried under a house on Tuesday was IDed yesterday through dental records.» pedir la luna = cry for + the moon ; ask for + the moon ; reach for + the moon .
Example: The author's plea that there must be better and closer liaison and cooperation between all these factions may seem like crying for the moon. Example: In a highly political society like India, wanting an institution free of political interference is like asking for the moon. Example: Reach for the moon for even if you fail, you'll still land among the stars.» pedir la opinión sobre = ask for + an opinion on .
Example: The authors of Nonbook Materials receive letters frequently asking for opinions on cataloguing problems.» pedir la vez = stand in + line ; queue up ; form + a queue ; ask for + Posesivo + turn .
Example: This might just be the one time you don't mind standing in line to use the restroom. Example: You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services. Example: As you can see, the crowd waiting to get in had formed a queue that went up the street and around the corner!. Example: She gradually increased the frequency of asking for her turn until she was doing the driving 80% of the time.» pedirle cuentas a Alguien = bring + Nombre + to book .
Example: While not absolving the government of its responsibility, it is necessary to bring such uncivic behaviour to book.» pedirle peras al olmo = cry for + the moon ; ask for + the moon ; reach for + the moon .
Example: The author's plea that there must be better and closer liaison and cooperation between all these factions may seem like crying for the moon. Example: In a highly political society like India, wanting an institution free of political interference is like asking for the moon. Example: Reach for the moon for even if you fail, you'll still land among the stars.» pedir limosna = beg for + money .
Example: Police are warning people of a man who's been knocking on doors, telling a sob story, and begging for money.» pedir más = be thirsty for more ; be hungry for more .
Example: The rise of fitness and health blogs is evidence that we are thirsty for more information on how to be healthy. Example: We have the team who are hungry for more success.» pedir perdón = eat + Posesivo + words ; eat + humble pie ; eat + crow ; eat + dirt ; beg for + forgiveness ; ask for + forgiveness .
Example: It took a little time to get used to the new moniker, and snickering could be heard in certain quarters but those who scoffed have since had to eat their words. Example: I will have to eat humble pie and face humiliation though but I was good at the job and wish I could turn the clock back. Example: You who carped that the 007 films had devolved into a catalog of fresh gadgets and stale puns, eat crow. Example: He walloped Bud, tore his shirt, and made him eat dirt. Example: I didn't give her a song and dance or get on my hands and knees begging for forgivenes. Example: There are as many ways to ask for forgiveness as there are people to apologize to and situations to apologize for.» pedir perdón por = feel + sorry for .
Example: John made mistakes when he was a kid, but he was sorry for what he did = John cometió errores cuando era un niño, aunque siempre pedía perdón por lo que hacía.» pedir permiso = request + Posesivo + permission ; ask for + permission .
Example: We hereby request your permission, and when necessary any corporate permission to electronically record your live presentation. Example: She raised her hand and asked for permission to go to the ladies' room.» pedir por correo = send away for .
Example: I sent away for my grandmother's birth certificate but was disappointed when I received a letter back from state archives stating they could not find one.» pedir por trozos = order by + the slice [Usado generalmente en las pizzerías para pedir trozos de diferentes tipos de pizzas] .
Example: We chose to order by the slice so everyone could get what they wanted.» pedir + Posesivo + opinión = pick + Posesivo + brains .
Example: Her knowledge seemed endless, and all of us in the room were eager to pick her brains.» pedir prestado = borrow .
Example: The intending borrower merely specifies a search key for the item he wishes to borrow, and the system provides a bibliographic description.» pedir refuerzos = call in + the cavalry ; call in + the troops .
Example: There is, of course, a time when you should call in the cavalry and use the aid of a professional marketing company to assist in the growth of your business. Example: But if we are to focus on our area of expertise and not spread ourselves too thin, at some point we are going to need to call in the troops.» pedir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for/to ransom .
Example: This point was highlighted a few years ago by a case in which it was reported that an employee of ICI's Dutch subsidiary had stolen the company's information files and was holding them for ransom!.» pedirse = call + dibs on ; bags ; have + dibs on .
Example: For starters, the idea of calling dibs on a human being is objectifying to the person, whether they're a guy or a girl. Example: She was tricky and she had the house keys first and when I got to the house all her stuff was in the big room and she 'bagsed' it first. Example: If you're going to rent it out I'd like to have dibs on it this summer.» pedirse la vez = call + dibs on ; have + dibs on .
Example: For starters, the idea of calling dibs on a human being is objectifying to the person, whether they're a guy or a girl. Example: If you're going to rent it out I'd like to have dibs on it this summer.» pedir sugerencias = solicit + recommendations .
Example: A greater concern for people would be reflected by the manager's willingness to solicit opinions and recommendations prior to making decisions.» pedir un crédito = ask for + credit .
Example: Don't ask for credit as a refusal often offends.» pedir un deseo = make + a wish ; mounting problems .
Example: She made another wish, and somehow, it came true. Example: Wouldn't it be great if he could fix his mounting problems by simply making a wish?.» pedir un préstamo = take + a loan .
Example: The women, having first taken a loan from the Grameen Bank to set themselves up in business, make a living by providing a mobile phone service to their neighbours.» pedir un rescate = ransom .
Example: Suppose you are abducted by a highway robber, who intends to ransom you and in return for your release you promise to deliver the ransom yourself; should you subsequently keep your promise?.» pedir venganza = bay for + vengeance ; bay for + blood .
Example: Mobs descended on Preston crown court, threw stones at the two police vans containing the boys, and bayed for vengeance. Example: Israel's dogs of war have been baying for blood for some time now.» persona que pide asilo = asylum seeker .
Example: The Red Cross then established and ran a library for the about 500 asylum seekers who were interned on the ship awaiting police interviewing.» salir a pedir de boca = come up + roses ; go off without + a hitch ; go off without + a glitch ; turn out + perfectly .
Example: The article 'Everything's coming up roses' provides an annotated list of selected books, information sources and software for those library users who wish to find information about rose gardening. Example: Though she was sweating bullets, her show went off without a hitch. Example: Though the event went off without a glitch, there were a few things that raised some eyebrows. Example: It all turned out perfectly in the end, even though it wasn't what we intended.» sin pedirlo = without asking for it .
Example: chances that you will get what you need without asking for it are pretty slim.» sólo tienes que pedírmelo = just say the word .
Example: But just say the word and I'll be outside in the parking lot with the engine running by the curb.» todo + ir + a pedir de boca = everything + be + hunky-dory ; all + be + hunky-dory ; everything + be + peachy(-keen) .
Example: 'And I don't like the option of walking around smiling as if everything was just hunky-dory,' Meek put in = "Y no me gusta la opción de andar por ahí sonriendo como si todo marchase bien". Example: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have just swanned in and expected it all to be hunky-dory. Example: You can vote for the person who thinks everything is just 'peachy-keen', or you can vote for change.» venir a pedir de boca = come in + handy ; come in + handiest .
Example: Past experiences do come in handy when people have to make complex decisions based on uncertain or confusing information. Example: This blender is fabulous -- I've used it for milkshakes but where it comes in handiest is when I use it to puree soups, which I do often.» volver a pedir = reorder [re-order] .
Example: In some library systems instructions are given to suppliers that if goods are not supplied within, say, 12 months, the order is automatically cancelled and if the library still wants it it has to be reordered.