This is the 1665th most frequent Spanish word.
piden
"They ask for" or "they request."
Here, 'piden' reflects the action of requesting or asking for something, specifically 'help' in this context, performed by 'los estudiantes'.
Los estudiantes piden ayuda para resolver el problema.
The students ask for help to solve the problem.
In this sentence, 'piden' is used to indicate the action of ordering food, referring to a habitual action by 'ellos'.
Ellos siempre piden comida en este restaurante.
They always order food at this restaurant.
Here, 'piden' is used interrogatively to ask about the specific items being requested or ordered by 'los clientes' from 'el menú especial'.