a petición
/a petiθjon/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'per request' is translated into Spanish as a petición.
A petición is commonly used in formal or administrative contexts to indicate that an action is taken only when someone asks for it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition a (at/to) and the noun petición (request/petition).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, Según pedido is used to mean 'according to request', while Conforme a petición is used to mean 'in accordance with the request'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify who is making the request, you add the preposition de after the phrase, as in a petición de la clienta (at the client's request).
How do you pronounce it?
/a petiθjon/
Did you know?
- Using a petición in a casual setting with friends might sound accidentally sarcastic or overly dramatic because it is so formal.
- The noun petición can describe a formal plea to a government or a religious prayer, depending on whether the context is civic or spiritual.
- Spanish has a distinct word, solicitud, which also means 'request' but is used specifically for official applications like a job or a visa.
Examples in context
- Estos documentos solo se proporcionan a petición.These documents are only provided per request.
- El evento se adaptará, según solicitado, a las necesidades del cliente.The event will be tailored, as requested, to the client's needs.
- Estoy dispuesto a hacer las adaptaciones en la casa, como quieras.I'm willing to make the adjustments to the house, per your request.
- Siempre estaré ahí para apoyarte, de acuerdo a lo que me pidas.I'll always be there to support you, per your request.
- La información se entregará bajo solicitud del cliente.The information will be delivered upon the client's request.
- El pago se realizará, según pedido, a través de transferencia bancaria.The payment will be made, per request, via bank transfer.
- Podemos cambiar el menú a petición del cliente.We can change the menu at the client's request.
- La información se entregará a petición de los usuarios.The information will be provided upon request from the users.
- Haremos ajustes a petición de la directora.We will make adjustments at the director's request.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing a catering event.
- Mateo¿Podemos cambiar el tipo de música?Can we change the type of music?
- ElenaSí, podemos hacerlo a petición del cliente.Yes, we can do it at the client's request.
- MateoPerfecto, le avisaré a la organizadora.Perfect, I will let the organizer know.
- ElenaMuy bien, Mateo.Very well, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
