quiero hacer un pedido
/kjeɾo aθeɾ un pedido/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'I want to place an order' is expressed as quiero hacer un pedido.
A phrase used to tell a seller that you would like to buy something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'I want to make an order' because the verb hacer (to make/do) is used instead of colocar (to place).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using me gustaría (I would like) instead of quiero (I want) is a more polite way to initiate a transaction with a seller, as in me gustaría hacer un pedido ('I would like to place an order').
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb quiero is the first-person singular present indicative of querer (to want).
How do you pronounce it?
/kjeɾo aθeɾ un pedido/
Did you know?
- While pedido means 'order' today, its deepest ancient root in Proto-Indo-European meant 'to fall' or 'fly'.
- The word hacer evolved from the Latin 'facere', which is also the root of the English word 'factory'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in formal dining, placing a pedido is not just a transaction but begins a social ritual where the server may suggest pairings to guide the guest.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría realizar un pedido, por favor.I would like to place an order, please.
- Quisiera hacer un pedido, por favor.I would like to make an order, please.
- Deseo realizar un pedido, por favor.I wish to place an order, please.
- Me gustaría pedir, por favor.I would like to order, please.
- Voy a hacer un pedido.I'm going to place an order.
- Hola, quiero hacer un pedido por teléfono.Hello, I want to place an order by phone.
- Quiero hacer un pedido de comida para llevar.I want to place an order for takeout.
- Disculpe, quiero hacer un pedido de productos nuevos.Excuse me, I want to place an order for new products.
Example conversation
Javier calls a restaurant to order lunch.
- JavierHola, quiero hacer un pedido para mediodía.Hello, I want to place an order for noon.
- LucíaClaro, ¿qué desea pedir hoy, señor?Of course, what would you like to order today, sir?
- JavierQuiero una ensalada y un café.I want a salad and a coffee.
- LucíaMuy bien, lo prepararemos enseguida.Very well, we will prepare it right away.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hacer, pedido, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
