pedir disculpas to apologize

pedir un favor to ask a favour

pedir un taxi to ask for/call a taxi

pedir limosna to beg (for money)

pedir permiso to ask for permission

pedir ayuda to ask for help

pedir dinero to ask for money

pedir un préstamo to ask for a loan

pedir salir a alguien to ask someone out (on a date)

pedir un café To order a coffee

pedir la cuenta to ask for the bill/the check

pedir un deseo to make a wish

pedir algo prestado to borrow