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Translation of ask for in Spanish:

ask for

phrasal verb

  • 1

    (request)
    to ask for sb — preguntar por algn
    I asked for his phone number — le pedí el número de teléfono
    • when I want your advice, I'll ask for it! — cuando quiera consejos, ya te los pediré

  • 2

    (deserve)
    he asked for it — se lo buscó informal
    • that guy's asking for a punch in the face — ese se está buscando que le dé un puñetazo