Respondiendo (en. Responding)

/responˈdjen̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of answering or giving a response to a question or request.
She is responding to all the students' questions.
Ella está respondiendo a todas las preguntas de los alumnos.
Reaction to a stimulus, situation, or problem.
The manager is responding to criticisms constructively.
El gerente está respondiendo a las críticas de forma constructiva.
Answering appropriately or pertinently.
We are responding with quick solutions to the problems.
Estamos respondiendo con soluciones rápidas a los inconvenientes.

Etymology

From Latin 'respondere', which means 'to answer' or 'to react'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

responding to the call
Answering a phone call.
respondiendo a la llamada
responding immediately
Providing a quick response.
respondiendo de inmediato
responding to the questions
Answering questions or doubts.
respondiendo a los interrogantes

Related Words

response
Action and effect of answering.
respuesta
to respond
To answer or provide a response to something.
responder
question
Question or doubt raised to someone.
interrogante

Slang Meanings

To take responsibility for something.
When there are problems in the office, he is always responding.
Cuando hay problemas en la oficina, él siempre está respondiendo.
To answer firmly.
She didn't stay silent, she was responding to everyone without hesitation.
Ella no se quedó callada, estuvo respondiendo a todos sin dudar.