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    Contestaron (en. They 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.