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    Inquirir (en. Inquire)

    /in-ki-'rir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To ask questions in order to obtain information.
    The detective inquired of the witnesses about what had happened.
    El detective inquirió a los testigos sobre lo sucedido.
    To investigate a specific matter or topic.
    The journalist inquired about corruption in the government.
    El periodista inquirió sobre la corrupción en el gobierno.
    To seek the truth or a solution to a problem.
    The investigators inquired into the facts of the case.
    Los investigadores inquirieron los hechos del caso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inquirere', which means to investigate or seek.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inquire information
    To seek or request specific data about a specific topic.
    inquirir información
    inquire someone
    To ask questions of a person to obtain their opinion or data.
    inquirir a alguien
    inquire into a matter
    To delve into a topic to understand or clarify.
    inquirir en un asunto

    Related Words

    inquiry
    Action of inquiring or investigating.
    indagación
    research
    Action of seeking information or discovering something.
    investigación
    interrogation
    A set of questions asked of someone to obtain information.
    interrogatorio

    Slang Meanings

    To ask insistently.
    When I inquire, I always expect a clear answer.
    Cuando inquiero, siempre espero una respuesta clara.
    To gossip or inquire about someone's life.
    He is always inquiring about his neighbors' affairs.
    Siempre anda inquiriendo sobre los asuntos de sus vecinos.