Preguntarse (en. Wonder)

/pɾeɡunˈtaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To reflect on a matter or issue raised.

I wonder if I made the right decision.

Me pregunto si tomé la decisión correcta.

To express mental curiosity regarding something.

I always wonder what life is like on other planets.

Siempre me pregunto cómo es la vida en otros planetas.

To doubt or question a fact or situation.

He wondered if he was really a good friend.

Se preguntó si realmente era un buen amigo.

From Latin 'prae' (before) and 'guntare' (to ask).

to wonder about something

To reflect or consider a specific question.

preguntarse algo

I can't help but wonder

To feel a constant curiosity about a subject.

no puedo dejar de preguntarme

to wonder if

To consider a possibility or a doubt about a situation.

preguntarse si

question

A question that is posed to obtain information.

pregunta

interrogation

The act of asking or inquiring about various things.

interrogación

curiosity

The desire to know or learn something.

curiosidad

To speculate

Sometimes I start to speculate about the future.

A veces me pongo a elucubrar sobre el futuro.

To reflect alone

I like to reflect alone when I'm at home.

Me gusta reflexionar a solas cuando estoy en casa.