pedir present tense conjugation
Pedir (to ask for) in the present tense: pido, pides, pide, pedimos, pedís, piden.
Presente Present
| yo | regular: pedo |
|---|---|
| tú | regular: pedes |
| él/ella/usted | regular: pede |
| nosotros | |
| vosotros | |
| ellos/ellas/ustedes | regular: peden |
ending regular · irr breaks the pattern · tap a form to hear it
When to use the present tense
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How it is formed
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
Pedir is irregular here. 4 of 6 forms break the pattern (dark tiles above); the regular pattern would give pedo, pedes, pede, peden.
Pedir in a sentence
- Pido ayuda cuando la necesito.I ask for help when I need it.
- Pedí un café en el bar.I ordered a coffee at the bar.
e→i stem change; no preposition needed—object follows directly.
FAQ
What is the present tense of pedir?
Pedir in the Spanish present tense: yo pido, tú pides, él/ella/usted pide, nosotros pedimos, vosotros pedís, ellos/ellas/ustedes piden.
Is pedir irregular in the present tense?
Yes. 4 of 6 forms break the regular pattern: yo pido (regular would be pedo); tú pides (regular would be pedes); él/ella/usted pide (regular would be pede); ellos/ellas/ustedes piden (regular would be peden).
When do you use the Spanish present tense?
The present (presente de indicativo) describes what happens now, what happens regularly, and fixed facts. It is also used for the near future: “Mañana salgo a las ocho.”
How is the present tense formed?
Regular endings attach to the stem (infinitive minus -ar/-er/-ir): -ar → o, as, a, amos, áis, an; -er → o, es, e, emos, éis, en; -ir → o, es, e, imos, ís, en.
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