Interrogatorio (en. Interrogation)

in-te-rro-ga-to-rio

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Process by which a person is subjected to a set of questions.
The interrogation was long and exhausting.
El interrogatorio fue largo y agotador.
Formal session of questions in a judicial or police context.
The lawyer attended the interrogation of his client.
El abogado asistió al interrogatorio de su cliente.
Study or analysis of a situation through questions.
The interrogation of the case revealed new important details.
El interrogatorio del caso reveló nuevos detalles importantes.

Etymology

From the Latin 'interrogatorium', which refers to the act of questioning.

Common Phrases and Expressions

police interrogation
Interrogation conducted by the police to clarify a criminal act.
interrogatorio policial
questioning of witnesses
Questions directed at people who have witnessed a relevant event to clarify the facts.
interrogatorio a testigos
interrogation in court
Questions posed in a court of justice to a witness or accused.
interrogatorio en juicio

Related Words

to interrogate
To ask someone questions in order to obtain information.
interrogar
testimony
Statement made by a witness regarding a fact.
testimonio
inquiry
Investigation process through questions.
inquiry

Slang Meanings

Informal survey in a group.
We did a quick interrogation at the party to find out what they wanted to eat.
Hicimos un interrogatorio rápido en la fiesta para saber qué querían comer.
Extended conversation about a specific topic.
During dinner, we had an interrogation about their future plans.
Durante la cena, tuvimos un interrogatorio sobre sus planes futuros.