Respondo (en. I answer)

/resˈpon̪.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To give an answer to something.

I always respond to emails as soon as I can.

Siempre respondo a los correos electrónicos en cuanto puedo.

To react to a question or situation.

She responds very quickly to comments.

Ella responde de manera muy rápida a los comentarios.

To fulfill an obligation or commitment.

He responded to the call for help.

Él respondió a la llamada de auxilio.

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

I respond to the call

Answering a phone or a request.

respondo a la llamada

I respond immediately

Responding immediately.

respondo en el acto

I take responsibility for my actions

Facing the consequences of one's actions.

respondo por mis acciones

answer

Action of responding.

respuesta

to respond

Verb that indicates the act of giving an answer.

responder

Answer or reaction to what is being asked.

contestación

I respond to what they ask me.

I’m not one to stay silent; I always respond.

No soy de los que callan, siempre respondo.

Responded in a casual or fun way.

I made a joke, and he responded with another.

Le lancé un chiste y él respondo con otro.