Contestaciones (en. Answers)
/kon.test.a.si.o.nes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Responses given to a question or challenge.
The student's responses were very accurate.
Las contestaciones del estudiante fueron muy acertadas.
Replies in a debate or discussion.
The lawyer's responses were conclusive.
Las contestaciones del abogado fueron contundentes.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'contestar', which means to respond.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to give a response
Answer a question or request.
dar contestación
in their responses
When referring to someone's answers.
en sus contestaciones
to responses
In the context of answering specific questions.
a contestaciones
Related Words
to answer
To give answers or replies to a question.
contestar
response
What is said or written in response to a question.
respuesta
reply
An answer to an issue or question.
repuesta
Slang Meanings
To respond sarcastically.
His responses were always with a mocking tone.
Sus contestaciones eran siempre con un tono burlón.
To answer evasively.
He didn’t give me a clear answer, just went around in circles.
No me dio una contestación clara, solo rodeos.