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Usages of to ask for
Could you ask the guide for directions?
¿Podría usted pedirle al guía las direcciones?
I always ask for directions and a map when I visit a new place.
Siempre pido direcciones y un mapa cuando visito un lugar nuevo.
The traveler who lost his ticket during his trip asked for help.
El viajero que perdió su boleto durante su viaje pidió ayuda.
Customers at the market often ask for her advice about fresh vegetables.
Los clientes en el mercado a menudo piden sus consejos sobre verduras frescas.
If a stranger asks for help, my brother is brave and will probably answer.
Si un desconocido pide ayuda, mi hermano es valiente y probablemente responderá.
I never know what to say when a stranger asks me for directions.
Nunca sé qué decir cuando un desconocido me pide direcciones.
Test yourself: What does to ask for mean?
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