Spanish Conversation · Level 7
87 words
Spanish word
cuestión
Pronunciation
IPA/kwesˈtjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounissue
Example
Es una cuestión importante.
It is an important issue.
More examples
Plantear una cuestión ayuda a aclarar el asunto.
Posing a question helps clarify the matter.
Core concept
Question mark over a podium.
Common phrases
plantear una cuestión
pose a question
resolver una cuestión
solve an issue
es cuestión de tiempo
a question of time
Similar words
asunto: Specific matter or business to be handled, often practical or administrative.
tema: Main subject or topic at the center of a talk, text, or discussion.
pregunta: Direct question posed to request information or obtain an answer.
duda: Feeling of uncertainty or lack of clarity about a fact or how to proceed.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para nombrar una duda, una pregunta o un punto de debate que merece atención o respuesta.
Word origin
Spanish cuestión derives from Latin quaestio 'a seeking or inquiry', itself from the verb quaerere 'to ask or seek', passed into Spanish through medieval Latin.
Usage tips
- Cuestión commonly labels matters and issues in debates or meetings, whereas pregunta names a direct question.
Other meanings
- questionnoun
- matternoun
- pointnoun
Related words
- cuestionarquestionverb
- cuestionablequestionableadjective
- cuestionarioquestionnairenoun