preguntar por

to ask about

preguntar por(preh-goon-tahr pohr)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to request information about)

a. to ask about

Le pregunté por su nuevo trabajo, y me dijo que le gusta mucho.

I asked him about his new job, and he said he likes it a lot.

b. to ask after

Si ves a Ana, no te olvides de preguntarle por su padre. Ha estado un poco pachucho últimamente

If you see Ana, don't forget to ask after her father. He's been a bit poorly lately.

c. to inquire about

Una pareja vino a preguntar por el apartamento que está en alquiler.

A couple came to inquire about the apartment that is for rent.

d. to enquire about

Mucha gente ha llamado para preguntar por el anuncio de la vacante.

A lot of people have called to enquire about the ad for the vacancy.

2. (to ask to see or talk to)

a. to ask for

Hay una señora al teléfono que pregunta por usted.

There's a lady on the phone who's asking for you.