replantear la pregunta
/replanteaɾ la pɾeɡunta/from spelling rules
To restate the question in Spanish is to replantear la pregunta.
This phrase is used when you want to express a question again using different words to make it clearer or to approach it from a new angle.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb replantear is composed of the prefix re- (again) and plantear (to pose or raise), which literally means to pose something again.
Which one should you use?
You can use replantear la cuestión if you are restating a problem or a complex issue instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the definite article la because pregunta is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/replanteaɾ la pɾeɡunta/
Did you know?
- The verb replantear is often used in Spanish to describe a total life overhaul, such as when someone decides to replantear su vida after a crisis.
- In Spanish, the act of plantear a question shares a root with the word for a plant, mirroring how English uses 'planting' a seed to describe starting an idea.
- While replantear means to restate a question, the base verb plantear is also used in Spanish to describe the act of drawing up a blueprint or a technical plan.
Examples in context
- Me gustaría mencionar que la comida que más me gusta es…I would like to mention that the food that I like the most is…
- ¿Sabes qué hora es?Do you know what time it is?
- Permítame replantear la pregunta de otra manera.Allow me to restate the question in another way.
- Debes replantear la pregunta para que sea clara.You must restate the question so that it is clear.
- ¿Podrías replantear la pregunta de otra manera?Could you restate the question in another way?
- Intentaré replantear la pregunta para el estudiante.I will try to restate the question for the student.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are studying for an exam together.
- AlejandroNo entiendo qué quiere decir el profesor.I don't understand what the professor wants to say.
- MaríaTal vez sea necesario replantear la pregunta.Maybe it is necessary to restate the question.
- AlejandroTienes razón, María, lo intentaré de nuevo.You are right, María, I will try again.
- MaríaEso te ayudará a comprender mejor el tema.That will help you understand the topic better.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
