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    Preguntaron (en. Asked)

    [pɾeɣun'taɾon]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The action of asking a question.
    They asked about the meeting schedule.
    Ellos preguntaron sobre el horario de la reunión.
    To request information.
    They asked how to get to the station.
    Preguntaron cómo llegar a la estación.
    To interrogate someone about a matter.
    The journalists asked the politician about his proposals.
    Los periodistas preguntaron al político sobre sus propuestas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'preguntare', which means 'to ask a question'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They asked about
    Asking for information about someone.
    Preguntaron por
    They asked point-blank
    To ask direct and straightforward questions.
    Preguntaron a quemarropa
    They asked in passing
    To ask a question incidentally.
    Preguntaron de paso

    Related Words

    to ask
    To ask a question.
    preguntar
    question
    An interrogative that is formulated.
    pregunta
    interrogation
    The action of asking.
    interrogación

    Slang Meanings

    To ask without beating around the bush.
    He asked directly.
    Él preguntó a lo directo.
    To ask uncomfortable questions.
    She always asks what no one dares to.
    Ella siempre pregunta lo que nadie se atreve.