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    Responder (en. Reply)

    /responˈdeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To answer a question or concern.
    The teacher answered all the students' questions.
    El profesor respondió a todas las preguntas de los alumnos.
    To react to a stimulus or situation.
    The dog responded to its name when called.
    El perro respondió a su nombre cuando lo llamaron.
    To give an official or formal response.
    The company responded to the customer's complaint with an apology.
    La empresa respondió a la queja del cliente con una disculpa.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to answer a call
    To answer the phone when it rings.
    responder a una llamada
    to take responsibility for someone
    To assume responsibility or guarantee for someone.
    responder de alguien
    to not live up to expectations
    To not meet what was expected or desired.
    no responder a las expectativas

    Related Words

    response
    Action of answering or responding.
    respuesta
    reply
    Response or answer to a statement or question.
    replica
    reaction
    Response or effect caused by a stimulus.
    reacción

    Slang Meanings

    To answer quickly without much thought.
    He always responds instantly, without thinking.
    Él siempre responde al instante, sin pensar.
    To give an evasive answer.
    He didn't respond well, he gave an evasive answer.
    No me respondió bien, dio una respuesta de evasiva.