Spanish Phrase
Perdona, ¿es este mi pedido?
Meaning
The speaker is politely asking whether the item in front of them is the order they placed. It combines a courteous interjection with a yes‑no question about identification.
When to use
Use this phrase when you receive a delivery, a take‑away bag, or a restaurant dish and want to confirm it belongs to you, especially in informal settings with friends, family, or casual staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Perdona,¿esestemipedido?
Perdona
Informal imperative of 'perdonar' used as a polite way to get someone's attention, similar to 'excuse me'.
Ser (es)
Third‑person singular present of 'ser' used for identification; here it asks if something matches the speaker's order.
Demonstrative 'este'
Masculine singular demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', placed before the noun it modifies.
Possessive adjective 'mi'
Indicates ownership; it must agree in gender and number with the noun (pedido).
Question inversion
In Spanish, the verb precedes the subject in a direct question, so 'es' comes before 'este'.
🗨In Conversation
Perdona, ¿es este mi pedido?
Excuse me, is this my order?
Sí, es el pedido a nombre de García.
Yes, it’s the order under the name García.
✕Common Mistakes
¿es este mi pedido?
The verb must precede the subject in a question; the correct order is '¿es este mi pedido?'
¿Mi pedido es este?
While grammatically possible, it sounds less natural when asking for confirmation; use the inverted form.
Perdón, es este mi pedido?
Missing the question marks and inversion makes it sound like a statement rather than a question.
↔Alternatives
Disculpa, ¿este es mi pedido?
Sorry, is this my order?
Perdón, ¿esto es lo que pedí?
Pardon, is this what I ordered?
¿Este es mi pedido?
Is this my order?
Cultural Tip
In Spain and many Latin American countries, 'perdona' is informal; use 'disculpe' with strangers or in more formal contexts. Also, confirming an order with a smile and a brief thank‑you ('gracias') helps keep the interaction friendly.