demasiadas preguntas
/demasjadas pɾeɡuntas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "too many questions" is translated into Spanish as demasiadas preguntas.
demasiadas preguntas is used to describe an excessive number of inquiries or queries.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word demasiadas, which is the feminine plural form of demasiado meaning "too many" or "too much" and preguntas, meaning "questions".
Which one should you use?
If you wish to express a similar idea with a different focus, you can use demasiadas dudas to mean "too many doubts".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective demasiadas uses the feminine plural form to agree with the feminine plural noun preguntas.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying demasiado preguntas. Using the masculine form demasiado with the feminine noun preguntas is a grammatical error.
Did you know?
- To tell someone to stop asking demasiadas preguntas in a colloquial way, you can say ¡No me des la lata!, which literally means 'don't give me the tin can'.
- The word pregunta comes from the verb preguntar, which is related to the Latin word 'precari' meaning 'to pray' or 'to entreat'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking demasiadas preguntas during a first meeting can be seen as an interrogation rather than curiosity, which may be perceived as intrusive.
Examples in context
- No hagas demasiadas preguntas.Don't ask too many questions.This sentence is useful for giving a command not to ask too many questions regarding demasiadas preguntas.Tatoeba #1600988 by Shishir, translation #1600983 by Spamster
- Tom hizo demasiadas preguntas.Tom asked too many questions.This sentence is useful for stating that someone asked too many questions regarding demasiadas preguntas.Tatoeba #3603978 by marcelostockle, translation #2542840 by CK
- En la reunión de hoy, hubo demasiadas preguntas y se alargó mucho.In today's meeting, there were too many questions, and it went on for a long time.
- ¡Tantas preguntas! No dejas espacio para que yo responda.So many questions! You're not leaving any room for me to answer.
- El cliente tiene demasiadas preguntas.The customer has too many questions.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a job interview.
- DanielParece que el candidato tiene demasiadas preguntas.It seems the candidate has too many questions.
- LucíaSí, es muy curioso.Yes, he is very curious.
- Daniel¿Crees que sea un problema?Do you think it will be a problem?
- LucíaNo, solo quiere saberlo todo.No, he just wants to know everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
