Preguntar (en. Ask)

/pɾeɡunˈtaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To pose a question to someone.

She is going to ask about the class schedule.

Ella va a preguntar sobre el horario de la clase.

To research or inquire about a topic.

We need to ask more about the project.

Necesitamos preguntar más sobre el proyecto.

To request information or clarifications.

I am going to ask what the prices include.

Voy a preguntar qué incluyen los precios.

To express curiosity or doubt.

You can ask if there is any discount.

Puedes preguntar si hay algún descuento.

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

to ask about

Inquire about someone's situation or whereabouts.

preguntar por

to ask someone

To ask a question directly to a person.

preguntar a alguien

to ask something

To request specific information about a topic.

preguntar algo

question

A statement formulated to obtain an answer.

question

answer

What is given as a response to a question.

respuesta

inquiry

Research or inquiry about a matter.

inquiry

To gossip

I’m going to ask to see if he knows anything about the gossip.

Voy a preguntar a ver si sabe algo del chisme.

To chat

Stop asking so much and just chat.

Deja de preguntar tanto y échale el chal.