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    pedir un préstamo

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a verbal phrase composed of the verb 'pedir' (to ask for) followed by the indefinite article 'un' (a) and the noun 'préstamo' (loan). It is used to express the action of requesting money or credit from a financial institution or individual. 'Pedir' is a regular -ir verb in most tenses, but it has a stem change (e>i) in some conjugations (e.g., present indicative for 'yo', 'tú', 'él/ella/usted', 'ellos/ellas/ustedes').

    Sample sentences

    Necesito pedir un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.

    I need to take out a loan to buy a new car.

    ¿Crees que el banco me aprobará si decido pedir un préstamo hipotecario?

    Do you think the bank will approve me if I decide to apply for a mortgage loan?

    Mi hermano tuvo que pedir un préstamo para pagar sus estudios universitarios.

    My brother had to ask for a loan to pay for his university studies.

    Quick facts

    verb_conjugation_note:'Pedir' conjugates irregularly in some forms, e.g., 'pido' (I ask), 'pides' (you ask). 'Préstamo' is a masculine noun.

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    Example

    Necesito pedir un préstamo para comprar un coche nuevo.

    I need to take out a loan to buy a new car.

    ¿Crees que el banco me aprobará si decido pedir un préstamo hipotecario?

    Do you think the bank will approve me if I decide to apply for a mortgage loan?

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