contesta a las preguntas

answer the questions

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).

(informal)

(imperative; second person singular)

a. answer the questions

Contesta a las preguntas, chico. Si nos gustan tus respuestas, quizás no tengas que dormir en una celda esta noche.Answer the questions, kid. If we like your answers, you might not have to sleep in a cell tonight.

2. (third person singular)

a. he answers the questions (masculine)

Miguel esconde algo. Fíjate en cómo mira al piso cuando contesta a las preguntas. - Creo que solo está nervioso.Miguel is hiding something. Look at how he looks at the floor when he answers the questions. - I think he's just nervous.

b. she answers the questions (feminine)

Si contesta a las preguntas correctamente en la siguiente ronda, creo que Clara ganará el concurso.If she answers the questions correctly in the next round, I think Clara will win the contest.

c. answers the questions

Durante los debates, el alcalde siempre contesta a las preguntas que quiere responder, en vez de a las que debe responder.During debates, the mayor always answers the questions that he wants to answer, instead of the ones he should answer.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(second person singular)

a. you answer the questions

¿Por qué no contesta a las preguntas de la encuesta que le manda el departamento de atención al cliente? Eso les ayuda a mejorar el servicio que brindan.Why don't you answer the questions from the survey that the customer service department sends you? It'll help them improve the service they provide.

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