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    pedir un zumo

    Grammar & Usage

    verb phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    The phrase consists of the infinitive verb 'pedir' (to ask for/order, an irregular e -> i stem-changing verb) followed by the direct object noun phrase 'un zumo' (an/a juice). It is standardly used in food service contexts to request a beverage. Note that 'zumo' is primarily used in Spain, while 'jugo' is standard across Latin America.

    Sample sentences

    Voy a la barra a pedir un zumo de naranja natural.

    I'm going to the bar to order a fresh orange juice.

    ¿Quieres pedir un zumo o prefieres tomar café?

    Do you want to order a juice or do you prefer to have coffee?

    Siempre suelo pedir un zumo de piña para desayunar.

    I always usually order a pineapple juice for breakfast.

    Quick facts

    verb_class:Stem-changing verb (e -> i in present indicative and subjunctive, e.g., 'yo pido').
    noun_gender:'Zumo' is a masculine noun.
    dialectal_note:'Zumo' is characteristic of Peninsular Spanish (Spain); Latin American Spanish typically uses 'jugo'.

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    Example

    Voy a la barra a pedir un zumo de naranja natural.

    I'm going to the bar to order a fresh orange juice.

    ¿Quieres pedir un zumo o prefieres tomar café?

    Do you want to order a juice or do you prefer to have coffee?

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