Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cuestionario | /kwestjoˈnaɾjo/ | masculine |
| encuesta | /enˈkwesta/ | feminine |
Both cuestionario and encuesta can be used to refer to a questionnaire. Cuestionario specifically refers to the physical or digital document that contains the list of questions, while encuesta is used when referring to the broader survey or the process of gathering data. When talking about the act of filling out a questionnaire, you can use the verbs rellenar, completar, llenar or contestar (to answer).
Which one should you use?
Cuestionario is the technical term for the tool or document used to collect information, whereas encuesta refers to the general survey or the research study itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word formulario is sometimes used to refer to a questionnaire.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cuestionario is cuestionarios and the plural form of encuesta is encuestas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kwestjoˈnaɾjo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the verb cuestionar does not mean simply asking a question, but rather 'to challenge' or 'to dispute' an idea or decision.
- The term cuestionario originates from the Latin quaestio, which in ancient Rome specifically described a judicial inquiry or a court of law.
- The word encuesta is linguistically related to the English word 'inquest', referring to a formal legal investigation.
Examples in context
- Avísame cuando completes el cuestionario.Let me know when you complete the questionnaire.This sentence is useful for asking someone to notify you once they have finished the cuestionario.Tatoeba #10272048 by Seael, translation #10473606 by AlanF_US
- Por favor, rellena el siguiente cuestionario.Please fill out the following questionnaire.This sentence is useful for politely requesting that someone fill out the cuestionario.Tatoeba #5869215 by albrusgher, translation #1398358 by Eldad
- El cuestionario fue distribuido correctamente.The questionnaire form was distributed properly.This sentence is useful for stating that the cuestionario was distributed in a correct manner.Tatoeba #5869214 by albrusgher, translation #66975 by CK
- Les agradeceríamos si pudieran completar el cuestionario adjunto para evaluar su satisfacción con nuestros servicios.We would appreciate it if you could complete the attached questionnaire to assess your satisfaction with our services.
- Amigos, ¿podrían ayudarme completando una encuestita rápida sobre nuestra última salida?Friends, could you help me by completing a quick questionnaire about our last outing?
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Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project survey.
- Sofía¿Ya terminaste el cuestionario para los clientes?Did you already finish the questionnaire for the clients?
- AlejandroNo, todavía me faltan algunas preguntas.No, I still have a few questions left.
- SofíaEnvía el cuestionario hoy mismo, por favor.Send the questionnaire today, please.
- AlejandroEstá bien, Sofía, lo envío ahora.Alright, Sofia, I'll send it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “questionnaire” translations and entries cuestionario, encuesta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuestionario, encuesta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
