Preguntóle (en. Asked him)
/pɾe.ɡun.'to.le/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a question to someone.
He asked him how he was.
Él le preguntóle cómo estaba.
To interrogate a person about a specific topic.
The teacher asked the students about the exam.
La profesora preguntóle a los alumnos sobre el examen.
To request information directly.
She asked her friend about the trip.
Ella preguntóle a su amigo sobre el viaje.
Etymology
From the verb preguntar, which comes from the Latin 'preguntare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ask someone
To make a question to a person.
preguntarle a alguien
to ask oneself something
To reflect on a doubt or question.
preguntarse algo
Related Words
question
Expression of doubt or inquiry.
pregunta
questioner
Person who asks questions.
preguntador
Slang Meanings
To ask questions insistently.
In the meeting, he officially asked, but everyone knew he was doing it out of curiosity.
En la reunión, oficialmente preguntóle, pero todos sabían que lo hacía por curiosidad.
When someone asks very directly.
He always asked directly.
Él siempre preguntóle sin rodeos.