respond

responder

respond(rih-spand)

intransitive verb

1. (to reply)

a. responder

Wait until I call your name before you respond to my question.

Espera a que yo te llame antes de responder a mi pregunta.

b. contestar

Emma responded that she would not be participating in the department survey.

Emma contestó que no tomaría parte en la encuesta del departamento.

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.