Spanish word

pedido

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈðiðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorder

Example

Quiero hacer un pedido para llevar.

I want to make a takeout order.

Illustration for pedido (order)

More examples

Hice un pedido por internet y recibí el número de seguimiento.

I placed an order online and received the tracking number.

Core concept

A customer's request to a shop or restaurant for specific goods or services.

Common phrases

  • hacer un pedido por internet

    place an order online

  • confirmar el pedido por teléfono

    confirm the order by phone

  • pedido urgente

    urgent order

Similar words

orden: Directive or written instruction that tells staff or services to provide or arrange something.
encargo: Commission requesting someone to make, obtain, or deliver an item for the requester.
reserva: Advance booking that secures a seat, table, or item for later use or pickup.

Definition in Spanish

Acción o documento por el cual una persona solicita la entrega de un producto o la prestación de un servicio, especialmente en compras o en restaurantes.

Word origin

The noun pedido comes from the past participle of pedir, from Latin petere 'to seek or request', and names the action or document requesting delivery or provision of goods or services.

Usage tips

  • Including an order number or saying 'mi pedido' helps staff locate a purchase quickly when asking about its status in a shop or online.

Other meanings

  • commissionnoun
  • requestnoun

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