Pregunta in english
pronunciation: kwestʃən part of speech: noun
pregunta = enquiry [inquiry, -USA] ; inquiry [enquiry, -UK] ; question ; enquire ; query.
Example: A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.Example: Several possible rules governing the reference interview are examined; one calls for inquiry into client's underlying wants, 'the face value rule', another for inquiry into underlying needs, 'the purpose rule'.Example: One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.Example: A policy of maximum courtesy and minimum delay is adopted in attending to all enquires.Example: We might therefore argue that our information retrieval system should enable us to rank documents in response to a query using the weighted vector 'wij'.more:
» acosar a/con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions ; grill ; bombard + Nombre + with questions .
Example: She spent long hours in a cramped conference room, her fractured ankle propped on a trash can, as lawyers took turns peppering her with questions. Example: The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything. Example: The students grabbed the opportunity to bombard her with questions and came away inspired by her humility and her humour.» acribillar a/con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions ; grill ; bombard + Nombre + with questions .
Example: She spent long hours in a cramped conference room, her fractured ankle propped on a trash can, as lawyers took turns peppering her with questions. Example: The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything. Example: The students grabbed the opportunity to bombard her with questions and came away inspired by her humility and her humour.» a la cuarta pregunta = penniless ; broke ; skint ; down-and-out ; out-at-(the)-elbows ; hard-up .
Example: Now he lives penniless near a beautiful lake surrounded by rainforest and teeming with waterfowl. Example: The article is entitled 'Tough luck: To be a professional sport climber in America probably means you're broke, fed up and still no match for the foreign competition'. Example: How does it feel to be skint in a world that seems to be obsessed with money and riches?. Example: The story is based on an overheard conversation between a well-meaning librarian and a down-and-out old man seeking validation for his unpublished poetry. Example: Nature meant him for a slipshod, shambling Bohemian -- happy, out-at-the-elbows, always in debt, always irresponsible, and always pursued by duns and bailiffs. Example: Parents are so hard up they are leaving their babies in wet nappies because they cannot afford to change them.» asediar a/con preguntas = pepper + Nombre + with questions .
Example: She spent long hours in a cramped conference room, her fractured ankle propped on a trash can, as lawyers took turns peppering her with questions.» bombardear a/con preguntas = grill ; pepper + Nombre + with questions ; bombard + Nombre + with questions .
Example: The police would like to grill her, but she steadfastly refuses to say anything. Example: She spent long hours in a cramped conference room, her fractured ankle propped on a trash can, as lawyers took turns peppering her with questions. Example: The students grabbed the opportunity to bombard her with questions and came away inspired by her humility and her humour.» dejar una pregunta sin contestar = leave + a question unanswered .
Example: It is important to note that not all questions were required for completion of the survey, so some items were left unanswered by some respondents.» dejar una pregunta sin responder = leave + a question unanswered .
Example: It is important to note that not all questions were required for completion of the survey, so some items were left unanswered by some respondents.» enviar una pregunta a una lista de correo = post + a question .
Example: An email discussion list that allows subscribers to post questions to hundreds of users.» esquivar una pregunta = dodge + a question .
Example: They had dragged her there and they weren't even giving her an explanation, just going around the houses and dodging every question she asked.» evadir una pregunta = dodge + a question .
Example: They had dragged her there and they weren't even giving her an explanation, just going around the houses and dodging every question she asked.» expresar una pregunta = couch + question .
Example: The question was innocently and diplomatically couched.» FAQs (Preguntas Más Frecuentes) = FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) [En Internet, tipo especial de documentos que contienen respuestas a las preguntas más solicitadas sobre un tema concreto] .
Example: FAQs are documents that list and answer the most common questions on a particular subject.» formular una pregunta = articulate + a question ; formulate + a question ; frame + Posesivo + question .
Example: And he carefully articulated certain questions which were surely in his mind about whether technological developments and computerization would allow the preservation and retention of these values. Example: If his decision is to ask about his need, then it becomes necessary to give it a sharper intellectual shape, to describe it in words, and to formulate it as a question. Example: It is not always correct to conclude that if users fail to frame their questions more specifically it is because they are incapable of doing so.» hacer algunas/unas preguntas = pick + Posesivo + brains .
Example: Her knowledge seemed endless, and all of us in the room were eager to pick her brains.» hacer preguntas = ask + questions ; interrogate ; air + questions ; make + an enquiry .
Example: And let me stress yet again that I do not mean we should be constantly stopping in midstream during a reading to ask questions and provoke discussion. Example: Thus, a predominant feature of such software packages is the user related interfaces, which permit a non-programmer to comprehend and interrogate the data stored. Example: After an additional brief discussion, during which several questions and comments were aired, a motion was made that an ad hoc committee be appointed 'to investigate the issue of employee performance appraisal systems'. Example: The author discusses the general tendency noted for more girls than boys to make enquiries at the library.» hacer una pregunta = put + Posesivo + question ; raise + a question .
Example: But the moment he puts his question to the librarian his problem becomes shared and the reference process enters its second phase. Example: Instead, one might raise the question: 'Why do we need all the works of an author together?'.» intentar responder a una pregunta = pursue + a question .
Example: It is important to ensure that one is pursuing the patron's question and has not gone off on another track.» modo de hacer preguntas = questioning behaviour .
Example: The author explores the questioning behaviour on an electronic list (e-list) focused on colon cancer.» molestar con preguntas = heckle [Específicamente a un orador con preguntas, comentarios en voz alta, sonidos de desaprobación, etc] .
Example: In stark contrast, these students, who heckled the ambassador in a much smaller venue, are being criminally charged and could potentially face prison.» pregunta abierta = open-ended question [Pregunta que le permite al interlocutor una gran libertad en cuanto al contenido de la respuesta] .
Example: The technique of questioning at these interviews is that you start with the general or open-ended question to get the candidate talking.» pregunta capciosa = tricky question .
Example: Tricky questions help you improve your thinking abilities and are the right food for critical thinking.» pregunta cerrada = multiple choice question ; closed-ended question [Generalmente, pregunta usada en un cuestionario que consta de varias alternativas como respuesta para que el encuestado escoja una] .
Example: For example, a multiple choice question and an open-ended question that each ask the willingness to pay for a particular good or service can result in different estimates. Example: The written survey consisted of 30 closed- and open-ended questions developed in consultation with librarians = El cuestionario escrito constaba de 30 preguntas abiertas y cerradas hechas en colaboración con bibliotecarios.» pregunta con respuesta = answerable question .
Example: The article is entitled 'Research: turning research priorities into answerable questions'.» pregunta con trampa = tricky question .
Example: Tricky questions help you improve your thinking abilities and are the right food for critical thinking.» pregunta con truco = trick question .
Example: The person conducting the interview will most likely ask you trick questions, just to see how you react to surprise situations.» pregunta delicada = awkward question .
Example: The press spokesman 'ominously warned' Americans to 'watch what they say,' which amounted to telling citizens 'to accept the administration's version of events, not ask awkward questions'.» pregunta de referencia = reference question .
Example: From the analysis of some 5760 questions, Wilkinson and Miller developed a 'step approach' to differentiate reference questions according to how many judgmental steps were required to answer them.» pregunta de respuesta libre = open-ended question [Pregunta que le permite al interlocutor una gran libertad en cuanto al contenido de la respuesta] .
Example: The technique of questioning at these interviews is that you start with the general or open-ended question to get the candidate talking.» pregunta difícil = poser .
Example: The first category of problem, the naming of subject, involves consideration of the following posers.» pregunta difícil de responder = awkward-to-handle enquiry .
Example: Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.» pregunta + ocurrir = question + pop into + Posesivo + mind .
Example: The question that popped into my mind, is that I don't believe any of our users ever saw our card catalogues as an integrated point of access to all the information they needed.» preguntas = questioning .
Example: Are you saying that books and courses that encourage wholesome questioning and explore wider circles of experience have nothing of value to say to us?.» preguntas de cultura general = quiz [quizzes, -pl.] .
Example: A variety of extension activities, such as book clubs, competitions and quizzes also help to publicize the stock and the work of the library.» preguntas de examen = question paper .
Example: There is an old joke that examiners in economics need never set the candidates new question papers because the answers change every year = Existe una vieja broma que dice que los profesores de económicas nunca necesitan ponerle a los alumnos nuevas preguntas de examen ya que las respuestas cambian cada año.» pregunta sin respuesta = unanswerable question .
Example: These unanswerable questions arise because it is impossible to forecast with complete accuracy the sale of any one book.» preguntas para incitar el debate = discussion question .
Example: The stories are accompanied by learning activities and discussion questions for students and are arranged under the headings of bear, mountain goat and deer, and seal and sea lion.» preguntas y respuestas = questions and answers [Q&A] .
Example: The following questions and answers (Q&A) pertain to these laws and how they may affect you.» pregunta tipo test = multiple choice question .
Example: For example, a multiple choice question and an open-ended question that each ask the willingness to pay for a particular good or service can result in different estimates.» pregunta trucada = trick question .
Example: The person conducting the interview will most likely ask you trick questions, just to see how you react to surprise situations.» que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost .
Example: In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.» responder a preguntas = entertain + questions .
Example: The student will give an oral presentation summarizing the written report and will entertain questions from the members of the committee.» responder a una pregunta = field + a question .
Example: Questions concerning stock, hours, staffing and so on cannot be fielded at random, nor with any degree of authority, if institutional priorities are not solidly in place.» responder preguntas = take + questions .
Example: Thank you for listening and now I'll be happy to take any questions = Gracias por su atención y ahora estaré encantado de responder a sus preguntas.» responder una pregunta = dispatch + question ; answer + a question .
Example: Library staff should be provided with the opportunity to see blunders which they occasionally commit as well as the laudable 'savoir faire' with which they dispatch some reference question. Example: The head of the circulation was asked to investigate the desirability of theft detection devices and to answer questions about their legality and health risk.» ser acribillado a preguntas = get + grilled .
Example: The president got grilled by conservatives for his promise to end the ban on gays in the military, then by liberals for appearing to back away from that pledge.» ser bombardeado a/con preguntas = get + grilled .
Example: The president got grilled by conservatives for his promise to end the ban on gays in the military, then by liberals for appearing to back away from that pledge.» sortear un pregunta = field + a question .
Example: Questions concerning stock, hours, staffing and so on cannot be fielded at random, nor with any degree of authority, if institutional priorities are not solidly in place.» suscitar una pregunta = raise + a question .
Example: Instead, one might raise the question: 'Why do we need all the works of an author together?'.» turno de preguntas = Q&A session [question and answer session] .
Example: The delivery of each presentation should last 15-20 minutes which should include a Q&A session.preguntar = ask ; make + an inquiry ; question ; enquire [inquire, -USA] ; make + an enquiry ; ask about ; put + Posesivo + question.
Example: Having just demolished enumerative classification to some extent in the previous section, it is reasonable to ask how effective menu-based information retrieval systems might be.Example: The library services person will then give you the author's address, if he does accept engagements, or, often, make a preliminary inquiry for you.Example: If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.Example: Users can enquire at the reference desk.Example: The author discusses the general tendency noted for more girls than boys to make enquiries at the library.Example: The physicians interviewed said that they did not like asking people about suicidal thoughts because they were worried that it might make them feel worse.Example: But the moment he puts his question to the librarian his problem becomes shared and the reference process enters its second phase.more:
» el que pregunta = inquirer [enquirer, -UK] .
Example: In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.» hacer que Alguien se pregunte Algo = make + Nombre + wonder .
Example: Apart from the fact that the lecturer was at fault for not attending to the well-announced changes in program, the incident did make one wonder about the way teachers are trained.» no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies .
Example: It is a case of ask no questions and hear no lies: if you have not been asked for it, then you will not be required to tell the truth.» por si te lo preguntabas = in case you were wondering .
Example: In case you were wondering, clam chowder isn't complete without the perfect amount of clams.» preguntar a = check into .
Example: You might want to check into local firms that do that sort of work.» preguntar a todos = ask (a)round .
Example: I asked around but nobody had seen my wallet = Le pregunté a todo el mundo, pero nadie había visto mi cartera.» preguntar irritado = ask + peevishly .
Example: He phoned Diana and asked peevishly if she had discussed it with their children.» preguntar por = ask about ; ask after ; ask for .
Example: The physicians interviewed said that they did not like asking people about suicidal thoughts because they were worried that it might make them feel worse. Example: As I hugged her with relief and asked after her family and the situation in Palestine, she started crying. Example: Different enquirers might ask for this subject in quite different ways -- eg, is there anything on 'TV advertising of aluminium pressure-cookers'?.» preguntar por una dirección = enquire + the way .
Example: On arrival in Algiers we were besieged by boot-blacks and street gamins whenever we stopped to inquire the way.» preguntarse = wonder .
Example: Like others, I've been wondering when I'd get my money's worth out of this meeting, and I was beginning to despair.» preguntarse a Uno mismo = ask + Reflexivo .
Example: If you continually feel intimidated, ask yourself if the feelings are warranted or possibly unfounded.» sin preguntar = unasked .
Example: Quite apart from the great toll of unasked questions, any hint of mutual antipathy between enquirer and librarian is fatal to the reference interview.» volver a preguntar = check back .
Example: Inquirers should be advised to leave their names and phone numbers or to check back after staff members have had time to consider the question.