pregúntame lo que sea
/pɾeɡuntame lo ke sea/from spelling rules
The phrase "ask me anything" in Spanish is pregúntame lo que sea.
This phrase is used to invite others to ask any questions they have about a particular topic or person. It is the standard way to translate the "AMA" (Ask Me Anything) concept found on social media platforms like Reddit or Instagram.
Which one should you use?
While pregúntame lo que sea implies "ask me whatever/anything", you can also use pregúntame cualquier cosa, which translates more closely to "ask me any thing".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase Pregunta lo que quieras is used to convey the meaning of "ask me anything". In Latin American countries, you may use Hazme cualquier pregunta to mean the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal form pregúntame lo que sea is used for friends or casual environments.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾeɡuntame lo ke sea/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the concept of 'anything' in this phrase is expressed by lo que sea, which literally translates as 'that which may be'.
- The word que in your phrase, which means 'what' or 'that', shares the same ancient Indo-European roots as the English word 'who'.
- Depending on the region, a speaker might use the verb hacer (to make/do) instead of preguntar (to ask) to invite questions.
Examples in context
- Como experto en la materia, pregúnteme lo que desee.As an expert in the field, ask me anything you want.
- Después de todo lo que ha pasado, pregúntame lo que quieras.After everything that has happened, ask me whatever you want.
- Relájate y pregúntame cualquier cosa. Estoy aquí para responder cualquier pregunta.Relax and ask me anything. I am here to answer any question.
- Estaré encantado de responder tus dudas. Hazme cualquier pregunta.I'll be delighted to answer your doubts. Ask me anything.
- No te preocupes, pregunta lo que quieras sobre el tema.Don't worry, ask me anything about the topic.
- Si quieres saber sobre mi viaje, pregúntame lo que sea.If you want to know about my trip, ask me anything.
- Conozco bien la ciudad, así que pregúntame lo que sea.I know the city well, so ask me anything.
Example conversation
Daniel is giving a presentation to Maria at work.
- DanielEso es todo por hoy, pregúntame lo que sea.That's all for today, ask me anything.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel. ¿Cómo calculaste los costos?Thanks, Daniel. How did you calculate the costs?
- DanielUsé una hoja de cálculo muy sencilla.I used a very simple spreadsheet.
- MaríaEntiendo, suena muy eficiente.I see, it sounds very efficient.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
