Preguntaremos (en. We will ask)

/pɾeɡuntaˈɾemos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To interrogate or inquire about something.
Tomorrow we will ask the teacher about the homework.
Mañana preguntaremos a la profesora sobre la tarea.
To request information from someone.
If you don't understand, we will ask again.
Si no entiendes, preguntaremos de nuevo.
To ask a question.
In the meeting, we will ask about the budget.
En la reunión, preguntaremos sobre el presupuesto.

Etymology

From the Latin 'preguntare', which means 'to ask'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ask about
To request information about someone or something.
preguntar por
to ask jokingly
To ask a question in a humorous manner.
preguntar en broma
to ask lightly
To interrogate without delving deeply into the topic.
preguntar a la ligera

Related Words

question
Question or issue that is raised.
pregunta
inquisitive person
Person who asks a lot or insists on asking.
preguntón
asker
One who asks questions.
preguntador

Slang Meanings

To ask a question in a mocking tone.
We jokingly asked if summer had already arrived.
Preguntamos en broma si ya había llegado el verano.
To ask something directly.
When I saw he was nervous, I asked him straight to the point.
Cuando vi que estaba nervioso, le pregunté al grano.