Interrogantes (en. Questions)

/interroˈɣantes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Questions asked to obtain information.
The questions about the future are common among young people.
Los interrogantes sobre el futuro son comunes entre los jóvenes.
Uncertainties or doubts that persist in a situation.
There are many questions about climate change.
Hay muchos interrogantes sobre el cambio climático.
Elements that generate curiosity or the need for answers.
The questions raised in class led to an interesting debate.
Los interrogantes planteados en la clase llevaron a un interesante debate.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'interrogar', which comes from the Latin 'interrogare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to raise questions
To generate or express questions about a specific topic.
plantear interrogantes
unanswered questions
Questions that have yet to find an answer.
interrogantes sin resolver
to answer the questions
To provide answers to the doubts or questions raised.
responder a los interrogantes

Related Words

question
Expression used to request information.
pregunta
doubt
Uncertainty or lack of certainty about something.
duda
answer
Solution or clarification provided to a question.
respuesta

Slang Meanings

Endless questioning.
The situation was full of questions, as if there were no clear ending.
La situación estaba llena de interrogantes, como si no hubiera un final claro.
Complicated questions.
That class had so many questions that it left me thinking all night.
Esa clase tenía tantos interrogantes que me dejó pensando toda la noche.