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pedir vs preguntar

pedir
To request, to order, to ask for something — you want something from someone.
preguntar
To ask a question — you want information, not a thing.
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Why the subjunctive

A command passed on through que is a wish for someone to act, so the subjunctive.

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    Dile que pregunte por el horario.

    Tell him to ask about the schedule.

    Form: pregunte (preguntar)

    Preguntar por = to ask about / ask after. Regular: pregunte.

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