Contestaron (en. Answered)

/kon.tesˈta.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give an answer to a question or situation.
The students answered correctly on the exam.
Los estudiantes contestaron correctamente en el examen.
To respond to a message or call.
They answered the phone after several rings.
Contestaron el teléfono después de varios tonos.
To react to a statement or comment.
They answered the criticisms politely.
Ellos contestaron a las críticas de manera educada.

Etymology

From Latin 'contestari', which means 'to call together, respond'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to answer the phone
To respond to a phone call.
contestar al teléfono
to answer questions
To provide answers to questions.
contestar preguntas
to answer affirmatively
To respond affirmatively to something.
contestar en afirmativo

Related Words

answer
To respond to something or give an answer.
contestar
response
What is said in response to a question.
respuesta
to reply
To respond to something that has been said in order to argue or reaffirm.
replicar

Slang Meanings

To answer quickly.
When he was asked, he answered on the fly.
Cuando le preguntaron, contestó al vuelo.
To give a strong answer.
She always answered firmly.
Ella siempre contestó con firmeza.