Eu preciso pedir a segunda via.

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Breakdown of Eu preciso pedir a segunda via.

• precisar: to need
• pedir: to ask
• a segunda via: the replacement copy of an official document

Questions & Answers about Eu preciso pedir a segunda via.

Why is it preciso pedir and not preciso de pedir?

Because precisar can be used in two common patterns:

• precisar + infinitive = to need to do something
  
  • Eu preciso pedir = I need to request
• precisar de + noun = to need something
  
  • Eu preciso de ajuda = I need help

So in Eu preciso pedir a segunda via, the verb after preciso is an infinitive (pedir), so de is not used.

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What exactly does pedir mean here?

Pedir usually means to ask for, to request, or to order, depending on context.

In this sentence, it means to request. So pedir a segunda via means to request a duplicate/replacement copy of a document, bill, card, etc.

Common examples:

• pedir ajuda = to ask for help
• pedir informação = to ask for information
• pedir uma pizza = to order a pizza
• pedir a segunda via = to request a second copy / duplicate

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