Translation of Spanish word "preguntar" to English
preguntar
/pɾe.ɣun.ˈtaɾ/
Meaning
VerbTo request or petition. To request (information, or an answer to a question).
How to use
In formal or informal settings, 'preguntar' is used to request information or clarification. For instance, '¿Puedes preguntarle a Juan si está disponible?' (Can you ask Juan if he's available?). A common mistake among learners is to use 'preguntar' in the present perfect tense, when in fact it's more suitable to use the present simple tense, as in '¿Qué hora es?' (What time is it?) rather than '¿Qué hora ha preguntado?' (What time has it asked?).
🇬🇧 English
to ask
Example
Quiero preguntar dónde está la biblioteca más cercana.
I want to ask where the nearest library is.
Si tienes dudas, puedes preguntar al profesor.
If you have doubts, you can ask the teacher.
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Common phrases
- preguntar por— to ask about
- preguntar a alguien— to ask someone
- preguntar si— to ask if
- preguntar cómo— to ask how
- preguntar cuánto— to ask how much
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🦊 Conjugation of the verb "preguntar"Full conjugation →
Present Tense (Presente)
Simple Past (Pretérito Indefinido)
Perfect (Pretérito Perfecto)
he preguntado
Imperative (Imperativo)
Frequency rank: #280 in Spanish
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The Spanish word "preguntar" means "to ask" in English.
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