pregúntame
/pɾeɡuntame/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'ask me' is translated into Spanish as pregúntame.
This phrase is used when you want someone to pose a question to you.
Which one should you use?
Use pregúntame when you want someone to ask you a question. If you want to say 'ask me' in the sense of requesting something from you, such as a favor or an object, you would use pídeme instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative (command) form, the pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the verb as a single word: pregúntame.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾeɡuntame/
Did you know?
- If you tell someone no me preguntes, it can sometimes be used idiomatically to mean 'don't even get me started' on a frustrating topic.
- In many Latin American countries, using the tú form in pregúntame is common even with strangers, whereas in parts of Spain, using it without permission could be seen as overly familiar.
- If you are speaking to a group of people in Spain, you would change pregúntame to preguntadme to address them collectively.
Examples in context
- Pregúntame si necesitas ayuda.If you need any help, ask me.This sentence shows how to use pregúntame when offering assistance.Tatoeba #1097318 by Shishir, translation #1176590 by paula_guisard
- Pregúntame otra vez en octubre.Ask me again in October.This sentence uses pregúntame to suggest asking again at a later time.Tatoeba #10211629 by manufrutos, translation #4530040 by CK
- Pregúntame lo que quieras saber acerca de Tom.Ask me anything you want to know about Tom.This sentence uses pregúntame to invite someone to ask anything they wish to know.Tatoeba #2114367 by Shishir, translation #2033784 by CK
- Pregúnteme cualquier cosa que necesite saber.Ask me anything you need to know.
- Hágame preguntas, estoy aquí para ayudarle.Ask me questions, I'm here to help you.
- Pregúntame todo lo que quieras.Ask me anything you want.
- Hazme preguntas, no hay problema.Ask me questions, no problem.
- ¡Claro, pregúnteme lo que necesite!Of course, ask me anything you need!
- Sí, pregúntame lo que quieras.Yes, ask me anything you want.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is giving María instructions on how to get information from him.
- JavierSi tienes dudas, pregúntame.If you have doubts, ask me.
- María¿Puedo preguntarte sobre el proyecto?Can I ask you about the project?
- JavierClaro, pregúntame lo que sea.Sure, ask me anything.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, eres muy amable.Thanks, Javier, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
