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Preguntar means 'to ask' as in a question. Pedir means 'to ask for' as in to ask someone for something. They cannot be used interchangeably.

Te pido un favor. (I ask a favor of you.)

Mi profesora pregunta muchas cosas en la clase de español. (My teacher asks many things in Spanish class.)

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How do you say to ask in Spanish?

The verb "preguntar" in Spanish is used in order to ask a question or inquire about someone or something. This is the infinitive form of the verb "to ask". However, the verb "pedir" is used when borrowing, ordering, or requesting something. Also, to invite a person somewhere, the verb "invitar" is used.


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