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    Contestación (en. Reply)

    /kontéstaθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of responding.
    The response to his question was very clear.
    La contestación a su pregunta fue muy clara.
    Formal answer to a request or demand.
    The official response will be sent tomorrow.
    La contestación oficial se enviará mañana.
    Reply to an assertion or argument.
    His response was forceful and well-argued.
    Su contestación fue contundente y bien argumentada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contestatio', meaning 'the action of responding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a response
    To provide an answer to a question or situation.
    dar una contestación
    the appropriate response
    An answer that is appropriate for the question or circumstance.
    la contestación adecuada
    in response to
    As a reply to something.
    en contestación a

    Related Words

    to respond
    To answer a question or request.
    contestar
    consultation
    Request for information or advice.
    consulta
    to reply
    To provide an answer to a question or comment.
    responder

    Slang Meanings

    Quick and straightforward response.
    Give her a quick response so she doesn’t have to wait.
    Dale una contestación rápida para no hacerla esperar.
    Witty or sarcastic replies.
    His response was so sarcastic that everyone laughed.
    Su contestación fue tan sarcástica que todos se rieron.