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"Prompting" is a form of "prompting", a noun which is often translated as "la instigación". "Prompt" is an adjective which is often translated as "rápido". Learn more about the difference between "prompting" and "prompt" below.
prompting(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (general)
a. la instigación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
At the citizens' prompting, the governor lowered state taxes.A instigación de los ciudadanos, el gobernador redujo los impuestos estatales.
b. la insistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The hostile witness answered the lawyer's questions after some prompting.El testigo hostil contestó las preguntas del abogado después de cierta insistencia.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Having received the letter from his fiancee, Rico needed no more prompting to return home.Tras haber recibido la carta de su novia, Rico no necesitó que ella insistiera más y volvió a casa.
Our professor was glad that we joined the discussion without prompting.A nuestra profesora le alegró que nos uniéramos al debate de propia iniciativa.
prompt(
prampt
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (quick)
a. rápido
I expect a prompt reply from customer service.Espero una respuesta rápida por parte de servicio al cliente.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Had it not been for the waiter's prompt action, the poor man would have choked.Si no hubiera sido porque el mesero actuó con rapidez, el pobre hombre se hubiera ahogado.
The front desk staff are very helpful: they were prompt in booking restaurants and tours we selected.El personal de recepción nos ayudó mucho: reservaron rápidamente los restaurantes y excursiones que elegimos.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
3. (reminder)
a. el apunte (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The teacher uses a series of prompts, such as questions and flash cards, to elicit the correct response from pupils.El profesor usa una serie de apuntes, tal como preguntas y tarjetas, para obtener las respuestas correctas de los alumnos.
4. (theater)
a. el apunte (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Cecile forgot her next line and looked at the prompt to get back on track.A Cecile se le olvidó la siguiente línea y miró el apunte para volverse a centrar.
5. (computing)
a. el mensaje (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A prompt appeared on the screen requesting information.Apareció un mensaje en la pantalla solicitando información.
6. (occupation)
a. el apuntador (M), la apuntadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She has been a prompt in two plays this year.Ha sido apuntadora en dos obras este año.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. en punto
We will begin the conference at 8 am prompt.Vamos a comenzar la conferencia a las 8 am en punto.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. provocar
The news of the embezzlement of funds prompted a scandal and the minister had to resign.La noticia de la malversación de fondos provocó un escándalo y el ministro tuvo que dimitir.
b. dar lugar
The picture of him with Sonia prompted questions that he didn't want to answer.La foto de él con Sonia dio lugar a preguntas que no quería contestar.
9. (to induce)
