2026-09-06
Pedir vs preguntar with examples: interactive practice
Practice pedir vs preguntar with interactive examples. Pedir requests something you want; preguntar asks for information. Tap each sentence to test yourself.
The short answer
Pedir means to request or ask for something (a favor, item, or service). Preguntar means to ask a question when you want information. Tap the examples below to test yourself.
Quick rule
pedir: what you want to obtain (food, help, permission, a ride).
preguntar: what you want to know (where, when, why, whether).
Pick pedir or preguntar
Example 1
Voy a _____ un café y una ensalada.
I am going to order a coffee and a salad.
Example 2
Te _____ dónde está la estación.
I am asking you where the station is.
Example 3
Le voy a _____ permiso para salir.
I am going to ask for permission to leave.
Example 4
¿Qué significa esta palabra? Voy a _____.
What does this word mean? I am going to ask.
Example 5
Le voy a _____ si puede salir hoy.
I am going to ask whether he or she can go out today.
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