Preguntar in english
Ask
pronunciation: æsk part of speech: verb
pronunciation: æsk part of speech: verb
In gestures
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.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.