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How do you say "borrow" in Spanish?
pedir prestado
In Spanish, "borrow" is pedir prestado.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say 'pedir prestado' quickly and evenly; tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
pedir prestado is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
¿Me prestas tu pluma?
May I borrow your pen?
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How to remember pedir prestado
Notice how 'pedir prestado' feels in your mouth, then tie that physical feeling to May I borrow your pen?.
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Questions about pedir prestado
How do you pronounce pedir prestado?
Native speakers say 'pedir prestado' quickly and evenly; tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is pedir prestado formal or casual?
pedir prestado is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is pedir prestado used in Spanish?
pedir prestado is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: ¿Me prestas tu pluma? (May I borrow your pen?).
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