Respondí (en. I answered)

/responˈdi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To answer a question or request.
She replied to my message quickly.
Ella respondí a mi mensaje rápidamente.
To react to an action.
The dog responded to its owner's call.
El perro respondí al llamado de su dueño.
To provide a solution or reaction to a situation.
The team responded to the crisis efficiently.
El equipo respondí a la crisis de manera eficiente.

Etymology

From Latin 'respondere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

answer the call
To answer when someone calls.
responder a la llamada
vouch for someone
To be responsible for another person's actions.
responder por alguien
I did not reply in time
Not answering at the appropriate moment.
no respondí a tiempo

Related Words

response
The action of replying.
respuesta
responder
A person who responds.
respondedor
answerer
A verb that indicates giving an answer.
responder

Slang Meanings

I replied like most people
When I asked him, I replied as if everything was normal.
Cuando le pregunté, me respondí como si fuera todo normal.
To respond curtly
You left me hanging and I only replied with a 'yes'.
Me dejaste a medio camino y solo te respondí con un 'sí'.