preguntar
Del latín 'prae-gnoscere', que significa 'conocer de antemano'.
VERB
(1)
[/pre.ɡunˈtaɾ/es-ES]
Antonyms
responder
To direct a question or series of questions to someone in order to obtain information or to ascertain something; to inquire.
irregular en algunas personas del pretérito perfecto simple
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| pregunta (1ª y 2ª persona del singular en presente) |
- Quiero preguntar sobre el horario de apertura del museo. — I want to ask about the museum's opening hours.
- El profesor siempre pregunta a los alumnos si tienen dudas. — The teacher always asks the students if they have doubts.
- No dudes en preguntar si necesitas ayuda. — Don't hesitate to ask if you need help.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈpɾe.ɡun.ta/es-ES]
question
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inquiry
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untranslatable
untranslatable
(The Spanish 'pregunta' can imply a broader context of questioning that may not have a single equivalent in English.)
Antonyms
respuesta
A word, phrase, or sentence that asks for information or is meant to find something out; an inquiry. While primarily translating to 'question' or 'inquiry', the Spanish 'pregunta' can encompass a broader act or process of seeking information or clarification, sometimes implying the entire sequence of posing and receiving answers, which isn't always fully captured by a single English noun.
nombre femenino, plural: 'preguntas'
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| preguntas |
- Tengo una pregunta importante para el director. — I have an important question for the director.
- Ella respondió a todas mis preguntas con mucha paciencia. — She answered all my questions with great patience.
- La pregunta clave es cómo podemos mejorar esto. — The key question is how we can improve this.