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"Answer" is a noun which is often translated as "la respuesta", and "respond" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "responder". Learn more about the difference between "answer" and "respond" below.
answer(
ahn
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suhr
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (reply)
a. la respuesta (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).
I really need an answer to my question.De verdad necesito una respuesta a mi pregunta.
b. la contestación (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).
You have to decide and give us an answer by tomorrow at the latest.Tienen que decidir y darnos una contestación como muy tarde mañana.
2. (solution)
a. la solución (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).
You got the right answer but lost points for not showing your work.Obtuviste la solución correcta pero perdiste puntos por no mostrar tu trabajo.
b. la respuesta (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 answer was in front of us the whole time.La respuesta estaba delante de nosotros el tiempo entero.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (to respond)
a. responder a
I love it when people answer my emails immediately.Me encanta que respondan a mis correos inmediatamente.
b. contestar
Take your time to answer all the questions.Tómense su tiempo para contestar todas las preguntas.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (to respond)
respond(
rih
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spand
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to reply)
2. (to react)
a. responder
The doctor tapped his knee, but it didn't respond.La doctora le dio un golpecito en la rodilla, pero no respondió.
b. reaccionar
I don't know if she's sleeping or what. Shake her to see if she responds.No sé si está dormida o qué. Sacúdela a ver si reacciona.
