inquire
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "enquire." However, it is commonly spelled "inquire" in formal contexts like that shown in 3), especially in the UK.
inquire(
ihn
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kway
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uhr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. preguntar
Good morning, I'd like to inquire about the open position.Buenos días, me gustaría preguntar acerca del puesto vacante.
I called the human resources department to inquire about my application, but they wouldn't give me any information.Llamé al departamento de recursos humanos para preguntar sobre mi solicitud, pero no pude conseguir ninguna información.
b. informarse
I'm calling to inquire about internship opportunities within your company.Llamo para informarme sobre la posibilidad de hacer pasantías en su empresa.
a. investigar
The police are inquiring into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.La policía está investigando las circunstancias de su desaparición.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
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