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How to Say ‘We ask that you call’ in Portuguese

Pedimos que ligue

peh-DEE-moosh kuh LEE-geh

[peh-DEE-moosh kuh LEE-geh]

💬 Usage Tip: After pedimos que, the verb switches form: liga becomes ligue. That ending shows a request is being passed on, rather than a plain statement.

Phrase Breakdown

Pedimos

[peh-DEE-moosh]

we ask

Present of 'pedir', to ask or request.

Example

Pedimos a conta.

We ask for the bill.

que

[kuh]

that

Often used in expressions like claro que sim to reinforce the statement.

Example

Acho que podemos colaborar bem.

I think that we can collaborate well.

ligue

[LEE-geh]

(you) call

Subjunctive of 'ligar', to phone.

Example

Peço que me ligue.

I ask that you call me.

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