Interrogaron (en. Interrogated)
/interroɣaɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask questions of a person to obtain information, especially in a formal or legal context.
The agents interrogated the suspect for several hours.
Los agentes interrogaron al sospechoso durante varias horas.
To question intensively or exhaustively.
They interrogated the witnesses to clarify the facts.
Interrogaron a los testigos para esclarecer los hechos.
To investigate or make inquiries about a matter.
The journalist interrogated several sources for his investigation.
El periodista interrogaron a varias fuentes para su investigación.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'interrogare', which means 'to ask among' or 'to interrogate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Interrogating under pressure
Intense questioning to obtain quick information from someone.
interrogar bajo presión
Informal questioning
Asking questions without a formal context, often casually.
interrogar de manera informal
Related Words
Interrogation
Formal process of asking questions to a suspect or witness.
interrogatorio
Interrogator
Person who conducts the interrogation.
interrogador
Question
Expression used to obtain information.
pregunta
Slang Meanings
To gossip
In the office, everyone interrogates to find out who is dating someone again.
En la oficina todos interrogan para saber quién sale de nuevo con alguien.
To conduct the interrogation
When I arrived late to the meeting, my colleagues interrogated me about why.
Cuando llegué tarde a la reunión, mis compañeros me interrogaron sobre el por qué.