Preguntas (en. Questions)

/pɾeˈɡuntas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of asking or making an inquiry.
The questions on the exam were very difficult.
Las preguntas en el examen eran muy difíciles.
Any doubt or topic that one wishes to clarify.
I have several questions about the project.
Tengo varias preguntas sobre el proyecto.
Inquiry that is posed to someone.
The questions you asked me were very interesting.
Las preguntas que me hiciste fueron muy interesantes.

Etymology

From the verb 'to ask', which comes from the Latin 'preguntare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ask questions
To make inquiries about a topic.
hacer preguntas
frequently asked questions
Common queries that are made regularly.
preguntas frecuentes
leaving questions unanswered
Not answering a posed question.
dejar preguntas en el aire

Related Words

to ask
To make a query to obtain information.
preguntar
answer
What is said to respond to a question.
respuesta
curiosity
Desire to know or learn something.
curiosidad

Slang Meanings

Trick questions
He asked me trick questions to confuse me.
Me hizo preguntas capciosas para confundirme.
Protocol questions
The interviewer asked protocol questions during the meeting.
El entrevistador hizo preguntas de protocolo durante la reunión.