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    Interrogación (en. Question)

    /interroɣaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of asking questions, especially to obtain information.
    The interrogation was conducted in a formal environment.
    La interrogación se realizó en un ambiente formal.
    The act of subjecting someone to aggressive or detailed questioning.
    The witness's interrogation was thorough.
    La interrogación del testigo fue exhaustiva.
    The question mark, used in writing to indicate a question.
    You should end the sentence with a question mark if it is a question.
    Debe terminar la oración con un signo de interrogación si es una pregunta.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'interrogatio', which means 'question' or 'inquiry'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    police interrogation
    Questioning conducted by the police of a suspect.
    interrogación policial
    open interrogation
    A type of question that allows for broad and detailed answers.
    interrogación abierta
    closed interrogation
    A question that requires a brief answer, such as 'yes' or 'no'.
    interrogación cerrada

    Related Words

    interrogate
    To ask questions to someone to obtain information.
    interrogar
    interrogator
    A person who conducts the interrogation.
    interrogador
    respond
    To give an answer to a question.
    responder

    Slang Meanings

    To ask insistently.
    Don't be giving me an 'interrogation' all day.
    No me estés haciendo una 'interrogación' todo el día.
    To inquire about someone's personal life.
    Don't interrogate me as if I were a criminal.
    No me hagas una 'interrogación' como si fuera un criminal.