consulta
/konˈsulta/feminine
The English word "inquiry" can be translated into Spanish as consulta, indagación or pesquisa.
Meaning: the act of inquiring (by asking questions, etc) (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| consulta | /konˈsulta/ | feminine |
| pesquisa | /pesˈkisa/ | feminine |
| indagación | /indaɡaˈθjon/ /indaɡaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
Which one should you use?
consulta is the most common way to refer to a general inquiry, such as asking for information or a professional consultation. In contrast, indagación implies a more formal, systematic or thorough investigation or inquiry than consulta.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, pregunta may be used to refer to an inquiry instead of consulta.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the default term consulta is consultas. The plural form of the term indagación is indagaciones. The plural form of the term pesquisa is pesquisas. All three nouns are feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈsulta/
Did you know?
- The word indagación is rooted in the ancient practice of tracking animals in the wild. It stems from a Latin term used to describe the way hunters would trace game through the brush.
- In Spanish, the word consulta is used for both a general inquiry and a medical appointment, such as a visit to a doctor.
- The English word 'require' and the Spanish term pesquisa share a distant linguistic history. They both trace back to the Latin verb 'perquīrere', which involves seeking or searching out.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo puedo hacerle una consulta?How can I make an inquiry?
- Buenas tardes, ¿me podría decir cómo puedo hacerle una consulta sobre el producto?Good afternoon, could you tell me how I can make an inquiry about the product?
- ¿Podría proporcionarme información sobre…?Could you provide me with information about…?
- ¿Cuál es el procedimiento para hacer una pregunta formal?What is the procedure for making a formal inquiry?
- Oye, ¿te puedo preguntar algo?Hey, can I ask you something?
- ¿Sabes algo acerca de…?Do you know anything about…?
- Quería preguntarte algo sobre…I wanted to ask you something about…
- ¿Puedo preguntarte algo?Can I ask you something?
- La consulta fue muy breve.The inquiry was very brief.
- Esperamos una respuesta a nuestra consulta.We are waiting for a response to our inquiry.
- Hizo una consulta sobre los precios.He made an inquiry about the prices.
Example conversation
Sofía is asking Alejandro about a product at a store.
- SofíaHola, Alejandro. Tengo una consulta sobre este libro.Hello, Alejandro. I have an inquiry about this book.
- AlejandroClaro, Sofía. Dime qué necesitas saber.Sure, Sofía. Tell me what you need to know.
- Sofía¿Tienen más copias en el almacén?Do you have more copies in the warehouse?
- AlejandroDéjame revisar tu consulta ahora mismo.Let me check your inquiry right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “inquiry” translations and entries consulta, pesquisa, indagación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consulta, indagación, pesquisa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
