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    Contestar (en. To answer)

    /kon-te'star/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To respond to what has been asked.
    She quickly answered the teacher's question.
    Ella contestó rápidamente la pregunta del profesor.
    To respond to a challenge or criticism.
    He always responds to criticism with solid arguments.
    Él siempre contesta a las críticas con argumentos sólidos.
    To receive a call and answer on the phone.
    Please answer the call before it hangs up.
    Por favor, contesta la llamada antes de que se cuelgue.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'contestare', which means 'to reply'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Answer a call
    To answer the phone when it rings.
    contestar a una llamada
    Answer evasively
    To respond without giving a clear answer.
    contestar de manera evasiva
    Not answer
    To give no response or reaction.
    no contestar

    Related Words

    response
    The action of answering a question or comment.
    respuesta
    reply
    A response to a statement or question.
    replica
    rhetoric
    The art of arguing and responding in a debate.
    retórica

    Slang Meanings

    Responding in a casual or unexpected way.
    When I asked him why he was late, he just answered with a 'I don't know'.
    Cuando le pregunté por qué llegó tarde, solo contestó con un 'no sé'.
    A quick or sharp answer.
    His answer was so quick that it left me speechless.
    Su contestación fue tan rápida que me dejó sin palabras.