Responde (en. Reply)

/resˈponde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To answer a question or command.
She always responds with honesty.
Ella siempre responde con sinceridad.
To react to an action or stimulus.
The dog responds to its owner's call.
El perro responde al llamado de su dueño.
To provide a solution or satisfaction to a need.
Customer service does not respond adequately to complaints.
El servicio al cliente no responde adecuadamente a las quejas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'respondere', which means 'to answer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

respond quickly
Answers quickly.
responde rápido
does not respond
Does not answer or has no response.
no responde
respond as expected
Answers as expected or appropriate.
responde a la altura

Related Words

to respond
Verb that means to answer or react to something.
responder
response
Noun that refers to the action of responding.
respuesta

Slang Meanings

To answer in a vague or evasive manner.
I don't like when he responds as if he doesn't want to talk.
No me gusta cuando él responde como si no quisiera hablar.
To answer with humor or sarcasm.
He always responds in a joking tone.
Siempre responde en tono de broma.