pedir la vez
ask the time
The Spanish term 'pedir la vez' is usually not translated as 'ask the time' in English. Instead, it's a phrase used in certain contexts to signify 'to wait one's turn' or 'to ask for the turn'. It is used when, for example, several people are waiting in line for something, but there is no official queue. One would say 'pedir la vez' to make sure everyone knows they arrived and are waiting their turn. Mistaking it for 'ask the time' could lead to misunderstandings, as the correct Spanish expression for 'ask the time' is 'preguntar la hora'.
Example sentences using: pedir la vez
En la panadería, tuve que pedir la vez para comprar pan.
In the bakery, I had to ask for my turn to buy bread.
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'pedir la vez' in a daily situation. In Spanish, 'pedir la vez' is often used in places like shops or offices, which means to ask for your turn or place in line.
No olvides pedir la vez cuando llegues al banco.
Don't forget to ask for your turn when you get to the bank.
In this example, 'pedir la vez' is used in the context of a recommendation or an instruction to ask for one's turn when reaching a place, specifically 'the bank', where this phrase is commonly used.
Es educado pedir la vez antes de realizar una pregunta en una conferencia.
It's polite to ask for your turn before asking a question at a conference.
This sentence uses 'pedir la vez' in the context of a more formal event, a conference. It implies the cultural importance of politeness and order in Spanish-speaking cultures.