contrast.pedir-preguntar
Pedir vs preguntar: requesting vs asking
Pedir = ask FOR something (pedí la cuenta, te pido un favor); preguntar = ask a question (pregunta cuánto cuesta). Preguntar por = ask about/after.
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Explanation
Pedir takes objects and requests (+que+subjunctive): pidió permiso, me pidió que esperara. Preguntar takes questions: preguntó si veníamos, pregúntale dónde queda.
Preguntar por = inquire about someone/something: preguntó por vos. Hacer una pregunta = ask a question (never *preguntar una pregunta).
Examples
Pedile el número y preguntale a qué hora atiende.
Ask him for the number and ask him what time he's open.
Ask him for the number and ask him what time he's open.
Region: global
Tu mamá preguntó por vos.
Your mom asked about you.
Your mom asked about you.
Region: global