Interrogando (en. Questioning)

/interroɣando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of investigating or asking about something or someone.
The detective is interrogating the witnesses to clarify the case.
El detective está interrogando a los testigos para aclarar el caso.
The act of questioning formally and systematically.
By interrogating the suspects, crucial information was obtained.
Interrogando a los sospechosos, se obtuvo información crucial.
Asking persistently for clarifications.
He was interrogating his friend about the origin of the news.
Estaba interrogando a su amigo sobre el origen de la noticia.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'interrogare', which means 'to ask questions'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interrogating thoroughly
Asking exhaustively or in detail.
interrogando a fondo
interrogating intensely
Asking questions repetitively and under pressure.
interrogando intensamente
direct questioning
Asking in a clear and straightforward manner.
interrogación directa

Related Words

interrogation
Formal process of asking a witness or suspect.
interrogatorio
to interrogate
The act of asking someone questions.
interrogar
question
Expression used to obtain information.
pregunta

Slang Meanings

To ask questions insistently.
He was interrogating until he told the secret.
Estuvo interrogando hasta que le contó el secreto.
To ask too much.
I didn't like how he was interrogating, it seemed like he didn't trust me.
No me gustó cómo estaba interrogando, parecía que no confiaba en mí.