Cuestión (en. Question)

/kwes'tjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A topic or problem that requires attention or discussion.
The issue of climate change is urgent.
La cuestión del cambio climático es urgente.
A matter considered in decision-making.
The issue of the budget was discussed in the meeting.
La cuestión del presupuesto fue discutida en la reunión.
A type of question that seeks an answer or clarification.
That is an interesting question.
Esa es una cuestión interesante.

Etymology

From Latin 'questio', meaning 'question or demand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

matter of state
A matter that involves a government or country.
cuestión de estado
there is no issue
There are no doubts or problems regarding it.
no hay cuestión
it's a matter of time
A situation that will eventually happen.
es cuestión de tiempo

Related Words

to question
To doubt or examine something.
cuestionar
questioning
The action of questioning or examining something.
cuestionamiento

Slang Meanings

Complicated or difficult question.
That is a very complicated issue to answer.
Eso es una cuestión muy complicada para responder.
Unimportant matter.
It's not an issue, don't worry about that.
No es una cuestión, no te preocupes por eso.