siguiente pregunta
/siɡjente pɾeɡunta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "next question" is translated into Spanish as siguiente pregunta.
The phrase siguiente pregunta is used to indicate that a speaker is moving on to the following question in a series.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of siguiente (next/following) and pregunta (question).
Which one should you use?
While siguiente pregunta refers specifically to the one immediately following in a sequence, próxima pregunta can also imply an "upcoming" question in a more general sense, though the two are often used interchangeably in many contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because pregunta is a feminine noun, the definite article used with the phrase must be la (the next question) or una (a next question).
How do you pronounce it?
/siɡjente pɾeɡunta/
Did you know?
- In a formal debate or a press conference, a speaker might say siguiente pregunta with a sharp tone to shut down a line of questioning they find uncomfortable, mirroring the 'next question' tactic used by politicians.
- The word siguiente is a distant relative of the English word 'sequential'. Both trace their origins back to the Proto-Indo-European root *sekʷ-, which means 'to follow'.
- While pregunta means 'question', the verb preguntar is used specifically for seeking information, whereas interrogar is reserved for formal or police interrogations.
Examples in context
- Me pregunto cuál será la siguiente pregunta.I wonder what the next question will be.This sentence shows how to express wondering about the form siguiente pregunta.Tatoeba #4461852 by cueyayotl, translation #3142859 by CK
- Pasó a la siguiente pregunta.He proceeded to the next question.This sentence illustrates the action of proceeding to the form siguiente pregunta.Tatoeba #857175 by rafmen, translation #264334 by CK
- Gracias por su presentación. La próxima pregunta, por favor.Thank you for your presentation. Next question, please.
- Estoy listo para responder. ¿Podrían formular la siguiente pregunta, por favor?I'm ready to answer. Could you formulate the next question, please?
- Bueno, ahora respondo esta pregunta. ¿Cuál es la siguiente?Well, now I'll answer this question. What's the next one?
- ¡Vaya! Esa pregunta fue complicada. Pregunta siguiente, por favor.Wow! That question was tricky. Next question, please.
- Muy interesante la conferencia. Próxima pregunta, por favor.Very interesting conference. Next question, please.
- Siguiente pregunta, por favor.Next question, please.
Example conversation
Elena is interviewing Daniel for a project.
- ElenaGracias por tu respuesta, Daniel.Thank you for your answer, Daniel.
- DanielDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
- ElenaAhora, pasemos a la siguiente pregunta.Now, let's move on to the next question.
- DanielEstoy listo.I am ready.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pregunta, siguiente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
