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    Preguntaban (en. They asked)

    pre-gun-ta-ban

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To ask a question or to inquire about something.
    The students were asking about the exam.
    Los estudiantes preguntaban sobre el examen.
    To inquire or request information formally or informally.
    They were asking if there was any scheduled activity.
    Ellos preguntaban si había alguna actividad programada.
    To express curiosity or interest about a topic.
    My friends were asking about my trip abroad.
    Mis amigos preguntaban por mi viaje al exterior.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'prae-ungere', which means 'to ask a question'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What were they asking you?
    Inquire about an issue that has been raised to you.
    ¿Qué te preguntaban?
    They were asking about you.
    It referred to someone inquiring about your whereabouts or status.
    preguntaban por ti
    They were asking nonstop.
    To question repeatedly or insistently.
    preguntaban sin parar

    Related Words

    to ask
    To ask a question.
    preguntar
    question
    A question formulated to obtain information.
    pregunta
    question mark
    Something that is asked.
    interrogante

    Slang Meanings

    When someone inquires about something insistently.
    They wouldn't stop asking me about my job.
    No paraban de preguntarme sobre mi trabajo.
    To casually question someone.
    At the party, everyone was asking what I do.
    En la fiesta, todos preguntaban a qué me dedico.