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preguntar means to ask — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 5, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

preguntar

verb • /[preh-goon-TAR]/

to ask

Example:

¿Puedo preguntar algo sobre el horario?

Can I ask something about the schedule?

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🧠 What does preguntar mean?

Preguntar is a common Spanish verb meaning 'to ask' or 'to inquire.' It's used to request information, seek clarification, or pose a question. It's a regular -ar verb, which makes it relatively straightforward to conjugate.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¿Puedes preguntar la hora?
    Can you ask the time?
  • Voy a preguntar a mi madre.
    I'm going to ask my mother.
  • Preguntaron por ti.
    They asked about you.
  • No tengas miedo de preguntar.
    Don't be afraid to ask.
  • Le pregunté su nombre.
    I asked him/her their name.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to ask' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to ask' in Spanish is 'preguntar.'
How do you pronounce 'preguntar' in Spanish?
Preguntar is pronounced preh-goon-TAHR. The stress falls on the last syllable.
How do you use 'preguntar' in a sentence?
You can use 'preguntar' followed by a direct object (what you're asking) or by an indirect object pronoun (to whom you're asking) and 'por' (for/about) if you're asking about someone or something. For example, 'Le pregunté la hora' (I asked him/her the time), or 'Preguntaron por ti' (They asked about you).
What is the English translation of 'preguntar'?
The English translation of 'preguntar' is 'to ask' or 'to inquire.'
Does 'preguntar' change for gender or number?
Preguntar changes its form depending on the grammatical subject, like all verbs in Spanish. However, it doesn’t change based on the gender or number of the thing being asked.
Is 'preguntar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'preguntar' is a very common verb used in everyday Spanish conversations.
Does 'preguntar' have slang or double meanings?
Preguntar doesn't have any common slang or double meanings. It's a very straightforward verb.
Is 'preguntar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The use of 'preguntar' is generally the same across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'preguntar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo pregunto Tú preguntas Él/Ella/Usted pregunta Nosotros/as preguntamos Vosotros/as preguntáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes preguntan

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "preguntar"

Synonyms: indagar, inquirir, cuestionar
Opposites: responder, contestar

💡 Did You Know?

The noun form of preguntar is 'pregunta,' meaning 'question.'

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