pide ahora
/pide aoɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'order now' is expressed in Spanish as pide ahora.
This phrase is used as a request or command to purchase an item or service immediately.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative form of the verb pedir (to order/ask for) and the adverb ahora (now).
Which one should you use?
The phrase pide ahora uses the 'tú' form, making it an informal command suitable for casual advertising or direct address to a single person. Haz tu pedido ahora is a common alternative used in e-commerce to mean 'place your order now'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, the informal phrase Pide ahora is commonly used. In Spain, Realiza tu pedido ahora can be used as a formal way to express order now.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the verb changes depending on who you are addressing.
How do you pronounce it?
/pide aoɾa/
Did you know?
- The word ahora is a contraction of the Latin phrase hāc hōrā, which literally means 'at this hour'.
- The verb pedir used in pide ahora means both 'to order' and 'to ask for' or 'to request'.
- Depending on the region, using the informal pide ahora in a business setting can be seen as friendly in Latin America but potentially too casual in parts of Spain.
Examples in context
- Hola, bienvenido al restaurante La Perla. ¿En qué puedo ayudarle? ¡Realice su pedido ahora y nos aseguraremos de que su comida esté lista pronto!Hello, welcome to La Perla restaurant. How can I help you? Place your order now and we will make sure your food is ready soon!
- Bienvenido a Tango Electronics. Haga su pedido aquí y uno de nuestros representantes estará encantado de ayudarlo a encontrar el producto adecuado.Welcome to Tango Electronics. Place your order here and one of our representatives will be happy to help you find the right product.
- Hola, ¿quieres comer pizza? Pide ahora y te la llevamos directamente a casa.Hi, do you want to eat pizza? Order now and we will bring it directly to your house.
- Oye, todavía no has pedido. ¡Ordena, no te quedes sin tu comida! Los tacos aquí son deliciosos.Hey, you haven't ordered yet. Order, don't miss out on your food! The tacos here are delicious.
- Pide ahora para recibirlo mañana.Order now to receive it tomorrow.
- No esperes más y pide ahora.Don't wait any longer and order now.
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel are looking at a food delivery app.
- ElenaTenemos mucha hambre, Daniel.We are very hungry, Daniel.
- DanielVale, pide ahora la pizza.Okay, order the pizza now.
- ElenaEstá bien, lo voy a pedir.Alright, I am going to order it.
- DanielPerfecto, yo pago la cuenta.Perfect, I will pay the bill.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ahora, CC BY-SA 4.0.
