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    Preguntan (en. Ask)

    /pɾeɡunˈtan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of formulating a question.
    They ask about the train schedule.
    Ellos preguntan sobre el horario del tren.
    To inquire or request information.
    They always ask the same thing in that meeting.
    Siempre preguntan lo mismo en esa reunión.
    To inquire about someone's health or well-being.
    My friends ask about me when I don't go to school.
    Mis amigos preguntan por mí cuando no voy a la escuela.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'preguntar', which comes from the Latin 'precuntare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they ask about
    To inquire about someone or something.
    preguntan por
    they don't ask twice
    To indicate that someone takes action quickly after asking a question.
    no preguntan dos veces
    they ask and answer
    Referring to a conversation in which both actively participate.
    preguntan y responden

    Related Words

    question
    Expression or statement that requests information.
    pregunta
    to consult
    To ask or inquire about something to obtain information.
    consultar

    Slang Meanings

    To ask without filters.
    She always asks what she thinks without worrying.
    Ella siempre preguntan lo que piensa sin preocupación.
    To ask something obvious.
    You don't have to ask if you're going to come, you already know you will.
    No tienes que preguntan si vas a venir, ya sabes que sí.