respuestas
/respwestas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'answers' is translated into Spanish as respuestas.
The word respuestas refers to the plural form of a spoken or written reaction to a question. You may use the phrase respuestas rápidas for 'quick answers', which is common in online chats or text messages or respuestas breves for 'brief answers' to suggest concise responses.
Which one should you use?
While respuestas refers to the actual content of an answer, the related form contestaciones can also be used, though it often implies a more direct or even argumentative retort.
How does it change in a sentence?
respuestas is a feminine noun. This means any adjectives that accompany it must also be feminine, such as respuestas largas (long answers).
How do you pronounce it?
/respwestas/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, giving a respuesta too quickly to a request can be seen as overly eager or lacking in social grace, whereas a slight delay is more polite.
- Spanish uses the verb responder for both 'to answer' and 'to be responsible', which is why the word responsabilidad (responsibility) shares the same root as respuestas.
- When checking if 'answers' are correct in a formal academic setting, one might ask for las claves of the test, which means 'the keys'.
Examples in context
- No hay respuestas fáciles.There are no easy answers.This sentence shows how to use respuestas in the context of difficulty.Tatoeba #2247322 by marcelostockle, translation #2247285 by Hybrid
- El público exige respuestas.The public demands answers.This sentence demonstrates how to use respuestas when expressing a demand.Tatoeba #1666530 by marcelostockle, translation #1654309 by Spamster
- Ambas respuestas son correctas.The two answers are both correct.This sentence shows how to use respuestas when discussing correctness.Tatoeba #3697452 by marcelostockle, translation #3687489 by nickyeow
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Example conversation
María and Javier are studying together in a library.
- María¿Tienes las respuestas del cuestionario, Javier?Do you have the answers to the questionnaire, Javier?
- JavierNo, todavía no las tengo.No, I don't have them yet.
- MaríaEs un problema porque el examen es mañana.It is a problem because the exam is tomorrow.
- JavierTranquila, buscaremos las respuestas juntos.Don't worry, we will look for the answers together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
