Responden (en. Respond)

/responden/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicate a reaction to a question or comment.
They respond to the questions on the exam.
Ellos responden a las preguntas del examen.
Answer a message or communication.
My friends never respond to my messages.
Mis amigos nunca responden a mis mensajes.
Fulfill an obligation or duty.
Citizens respond to emergency calls.
Los ciudadanos responden a los llamados de emergencia.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

they respond to the call
They answer or react to a phone call.
responden a la llamada
they are responsible for
They take responsibility for something.
responden por
they meet expectations
They fulfill what is expected of them.
responden a las expectativas

Related Words

responder
To answer or react to something.
responder
respuesta
The answer to a question or request.
respuesta
reacción
The response to a stimulus.
reacción

Slang Meanings

Respond quickly
They always respond right away.
Siempre responden al toque.
Answer informally
He always responds with an emoji.
Él siempre responde con un emoji.