"podrías pedir" vs. "podrías preguntar"

Hola Gerald

Thank you for your question! In this particular example, "podrías preguntar" is more appropriate than "podrías pedir" because the verb "preguntar" means to ask for information or clarification, which fits perfectly in the context of the sentence, "Tú podrías preguntar a Roberto para aclarar tus dudas".

On the other hand, "pedir" typically means to request or ask for something, such as a favor or an object. So, "podrías pedir" would suggest asking Roberto for something tangible or a favor, rather than asking for clarification or information. Therefore, in this context, "preguntar" is the correct choice. Here is a lesson explaining these differences for reference.

I hope this clears up the difference! Let me know if you need further clarification.

Saludos

Silvia