Preguntarán (en. They will ask)
/pɾeɡuntaˈɾan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask a question in the future tense.
They will ask about the class schedule.
Ellos preguntarán sobre el horario de las clases.
To inquire or request information at a later time.
My friends will ask what happened in the meeting.
Mis amigos preguntarán qué pasó en la reunión.
To question someone about a specific topic in the future.
The students will ask the teacher about the exam.
Los estudiantes preguntarán al profesor sobre el examen.
Etymology
From the Latin 'prae-guntare', which means 'to ask questions'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
When will they ask?
Refers to the future time when a question will be asked.
Cuando preguntarán
If they will ask
Conditional that implies doubt about whether a question will be asked.
Si preguntarán
Will they ask me?
Refers to the possibility that someone will ask a question.
¿Me preguntarán?
Related Words
ask
To ask a question.
preguntar
question
An inquiry that is formulated.
pregunta
questioner
A person who asks many questions.
preguntón
Slang Meanings
Refers to an uncertain future
I don't know if they will do it, but they will ask.
No sé si lo harán, pero preguntarán.
Someone who is curious
She will ask a lot about everything.
Ella es muy preguntarán sobre todo.