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cuestionar means to question / to challenge — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 2, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

cuestionar

verb • /[kwehs-tyoh-NAR]/

to question / to challenge

Example:

El artículo cuestiona la validez de la teoría clásica.

The article questions the validity of the classical theory.

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🧠 What does cuestionar mean?

The Spanish verb "cuestionar" means "to question" or "to challenge." It's used to express doubt, to dispute something, or to inquire about the validity or truth of something. It can refer to questioning a person, an idea, a system, a decision, etc. "Cuestionar" often implies a more formal or serious tone than simply asking a question.

📚 Extra examples

  • Los estudiantes cuestionaron la nueva política de la universidad.
    The students questioned the university's new policy.
  • El abogado cuestionó al testigo durante el juicio.
    The lawyer questioned the witness during the trial.
  • Muchos científicos cuestionan la teoría del cambio climático.
    Many scientists question climate change theory.
  • Ella cuestionó su decisión de mudarse al extranjero.
    She questioned her decision to move abroad.
  • Es importante cuestionar las normas sociales de vez en cuando.
    It's important to question social norms from time to time.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to question / to challenge' in Spanish?
The Spanish verb for 'to question' or 'to challenge' is 'cuestionar'.
How do you pronounce 'cuestionar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kwest-yon-AR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'cuestionar' in a sentence?
Here's an example: 'Ellos cuestionaron la decisión del juez' (They questioned the judge's decision).
What is the English translation of 'cuestionar'?
'Cuestionar' translates to 'to question' or 'to challenge' in English.
Does 'cuestionar' change for gender or number?
Yes, like all Spanish verbs, 'cuestionar' conjugates according to the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Is 'cuestionar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood by all, it's more common in formal settings like academic discussions or debates. In casual conversation, simpler words like 'preguntar' (to ask) might be used more often.
Does 'cuestionar' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It maintains a fairly consistent meaning across different contexts.
Is 'cuestionar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'cuestionar' are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'cuestionar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo cuestiono Tú cuestionas Él/ella/usted cuestiona Nosotros cuestionamos Vosotros cuestionáis Ellos/ellas/ustedes cuestionan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cuestionar"

Synonyms: interrogar, indagar, disputar, retar, poner en duda
Opposites: afirmar, aceptar, creer

💡 Did You Know?

The noun form of 'cuestionar' is 'cuestión,' which means 'question' or 'issue.'

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