I answered

contesté

I answered(ay ahn-suhrd)

phrase

1. (I replied)

a. contesté

I answered their questions as best I could.

Contesté sus preguntas lo mejor que pude.

b. respondí

Ron asked me about my past and I answered truthfully.

Ron me preguntó acerca de mi pasado y yo le respondí sinceramente.

2. (telecommunications)

a. contesté

I answered the phone while our receptionist was out at lunch.

Contesté el teléfono mientras la recepcionista salió a almorzar.

b. respondí a

I answered their email as soon as I got it.

Respondí a su correo electrónico nada más recibirlo.