English–Spanish

“answer” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoresponder · respuesta

Pronunciation

IPA/kontesˈtaɾ/

Example

¿Puedes contestar la pregunta?

Can you answer the question?

Illustration for contestar (answer)

How to say “answer” in Spanish

“Answer” in Spanish is contestar.

A reply directed at a question, message, or signal, conveyed verbally or by action.

Full entry for contestar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contestar

Procura contestar los mensajes rápidamente cuando puedas.

Try to reply quickly to messages when you can.

Tips for using contestar

  • Contestar takes direct objects for things (contestar una pregunta) and uses a when the object is a person (contestar a alguien).

Other Spanish words for “answer”

¿Puedes responder la pregunta?

Can you answer the question?

¿Cuál es tu respuesta?

What is your answer?

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