Preguntamos (en. We asked)

pre-gun-ta-mos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a question or request information.
We asked about the correct route to follow.
Preguntamos sobre la ruta correcta a seguir.
To inquire or investigate a specific topic.
We asked the experts about climate changes.
Preguntamos a los expertos sobre los cambios climáticos.
To express curiosity about something.
We always ask when we don't understand something in class.
Siempre preguntamos cuando no entendemos algo en clase.

Etymology

From Latin 'prae-' (before) and 'guntare' (to ask).

Common Phrases and Expressions

What do we ask?
An expression used to request clarity on the subject of the question.
¿Qué preguntamos?
We ask in the meeting
It means that we asked questions during a meeting.
Preguntamos en la reunión

Related Words

question
Expression or statement formulated to obtain information.
pregunta
to ask
Action of formulating a question.
preguntar

Slang Meanings

Formulation of a question in an informal way.
At the party, we asked if there was food.
En la fiesta, preguntamos si había comida.
To inquire in a light or curious manner.
We asked about the neighborhood gossip.
Preguntamos por el chisme del barrio.