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    Interrogación (en. Questioning)

    /interroɣaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Process by which questions are posed to a person to obtain information.
    Example Sentence: The interrogation of the witness was crucial for the case.
    La interrogación del testigo fue crucial para el caso.
    Definition: Act of asking questions in general.
    Example Sentence: The interrogations were carried out formally.
    Las interrogaciones se llevaron a cabo de manera formal.
    Definition: Type of sentence that aims to obtain a response.
    Example Sentence: The rhetorical interrogation does not expect a response.
    La interrogación retórica no espera respuesta.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'interrogatio', which means 'to ask in between' or 'question'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: cross-examination
    Meaning: Interrogation in which questions are asked alternating between the parties.
    interrogación cruzada
    Phrase: police interrogation
    Meaning: Interrogation conducted by law enforcement to clarify a criminal fact.
    interrogación policial
    Phrase: open interrogation
    Meaning: Interrogation where the person being questioned is allowed to respond freely.
    interrogación abierta

    Related Words

    Related Word: to interrogate
    Description: Action of asking questions to someone.
    interrogar
    Related Word: interrogator
    Description: Person who conducts the interrogation.
    interrogador
    Related Word: question
    Description: Expression aimed at obtaining information.
    pregunta

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Interrogation
    Example: When someone is put in doubt, it's said they are undergoing an 'interrogation.'
    Cuando se pone a alguien en la duda, se dice que le están haciendo una 'interroga'.
    Slang Meaning: Quick questions
    Example: In an informal context, 'quick questions' can refer to rapid inquiries about someone's knowledge.
    En un contexto informal, 'cata' puede referirse a preguntas rápidas sobre el conocimiento de alguien.