Cuestión (en. Question)

/kweˈs.tjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A matter or subject of discussion or analysis.
The question of education is fundamental for the country's development.
La cuestión de la educación es fundamental para el desarrollo del país.
Doubt or question about a topic.
There is a question I need to clarify before proceeding.
Hay una cuestión que necesito aclarar antes de continuar.
Problem to be resolved.
The question of climate change requires urgent solutions.
La cuestión del cambio climático requiere soluciones urgentes.

Etymology

From Latin 'questio', which means 'question' or 'interrogation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there is no question
There is no doubt or discussion about a topic.
no hay cuestión
a matter of time
A situation that depends on time or will be resolved with time.
cuestión de tiempo
to be in question
To be under discussion or evaluation.
estar en cuestión

Related Words

question
A question formulated to obtain an answer.
pregunta
dispute
Discussion or confrontation about a topic.
disputa
dilemma
A situation in which one must choose between two or more options.
dilema

Slang Meanings

Technical matter
That is a technical matter that only experts can resolve.
Esa es una cuestión técnica que solo los expertos pueden resolver.
Political matter
The political question of the country has changed radically.
La cuestión política del país ha cambiado radicalmente.