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"Now" is an adverb which is often translated as "ahora", and "answer the questions" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "responder a las preguntas". Learn more about the difference between "now" and "answer the questions" below.
now(
nau
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (nowadays)
a. actualmente
Now things are done much differently.Actualmente las cosas se hacen de manera muy diferente.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. ahora que
Now that you have it, what are you going to do about it?Ahora que lo tienes, ¿qué vas a hacer al respecto?
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
answer the questions(
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suhr
thuh
kwehs
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chihnz
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. responder a las preguntas
I answered the questions on the test, but I don't think the answers I gave were very good.Respondí a las preguntas en el examen, pero no creo que las respuestas que di fueron muy buenas.
b. contestar las preguntas
After you answer the questions, I will give you the instructions for the essay.Después que contesten las preguntas, les daré las instrucciones para el ensayo.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. responde a las preguntas (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Answer the questions, and let me know when you're done.Responde a las preguntas, y avísame cuando hayas terminado.
b. contesta las preguntas (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Answer the questions, please. I don't want to hear your excuses.Contesta las preguntas, por favor. No quiero oír tus pretextos.
