responde a mi pregunta
/responde a mi pɾeɡunta/from spelling rules
The phrase 'answer my question' in Spanish is responde a mi pregunta.
This phrase is used as a request or a command for someone to provide a response to a question that was asked.
Which one should you use?
While responde is a direct translation of 'respond', the word contesta is a very common synonym used in everyday conversation, such as in the phrase ¿Puedes contestar mi pregunta?
Is it said differently in some regions?
When addressing more than one person, the plural form depends on the region: use respondan a mi pregunta in Latin America or respondad a mi pregunta in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form responde a mi pregunta uses the informal imperative (tú).
How do you pronounce it?
/responde a mi pɾeɡunta/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say responde mi pregunta by omitting the preposition 'a'. In Spanish, the verb 'responder' requires the preposition 'a' when followed by a direct object like 'pregunta'.
Did you know?
- The word pregunta shares a distant root with the Ancient Greek word kontós, which referred to a pole or a long spear.
- If someone says me estás contestando after you ask a question, they may be accusing you of being rude rather than confirming that they are giving you an answer.
- While responde means 'answer', the common synonym contesta comes from the verb contestar, which can also mean 'to argue' or 'to talk back' when used in a rebellious context.
Examples in context
- Por favor, responde a mi pregunta.Please answer my question.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase responde a mi pregunta.Tatoeba #546939 by Shishir, translation #251059 by CK
- Disculpe, señor. ¿Podría responder a mi pregunta acerca del informe?Excuse me, sir. Could you answer my question about the report?
- Doctora, me gustaría que respondiera a mi pregunta sobre los posibles efectos secundarios del medicamento.Doctor, I would like you to answer my question about the possible side effects of the medication.
- Estimado profesor, le agradecería si pudiera responder a mi pregunta sobre la lección de hoy.Dear professor, I would appreciate it if you could answer my question about today's lesson.
- Oye, ¿me puedes responder a mi pregunta sobre la película que vimos ayer?Hey, can you answer my question about the movie we watched yesterday?
- Amigo, necesito que respondas a mi pregunta sobre el libro que me recomendaste.Friend, I need you to answer my question about the book you recommended to me.
- Chica, ¿puedes contestar mi pregunta sobre el próximo concierto?Girl, can you answer my question about the upcoming concert?
- Responde a mi pregunta ahora mismo.Answer my question right now.
- No me ignores, responde a mi pregunta.Don't ignore me, answer my question.
Example conversation
Mateo is frustrated because María is avoiding a topic.
- MateoMaría, responde a mi pregunta.María, answer my question.
- MaríaNo puedo responderte ahora.I can't answer you right now.
- MateoNecesito saber la verdad.I need to know the truth.
- MaríaLo siento, Mateo, pero no sé la respuesta.I'm sorry, Mateo, but I don't know the answer.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, mi, pregunta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
