Confusing 'pregunta' and 'cuestión'

In Spanish, you don't 'ask' a question with a single verb. Instead, you 'make' one. The most common phrase is 'hacer una pregunta'.

Making a Question

Remember that written Spanish questions start with an upside-down question mark (¿) and end with a regular one (?). For example: '¿Cómo te llamas?'

Question Marks

Extremely common. This is one of the first words you'll learn and use daily.

Asking for Things vs. Asking Questions

'Pregunta' can mean 'he/she asks' (a statement) or 'ask!' (a command). The situation you're in will make it clear which one is meant.

Two Forms in One Word

The command '¡pregunta!' is friendly and informal (for 'tú'). If you're talking to someone you don't know well or want to show respect ('usted'), you should use '¡pregunte!'

Commands: Formal vs. Informal

Extremely common, as it's a basic form of the essential verb 'preguntar'.

Learn the Spanish word 'pregunta'. Discover its meaning as the noun 'question' and as a verb form of 'preguntar' (to ask). See full conjugations, examples, and common mistakes like 'preguntar' vs 'pedir'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

preterite

imperfect

future

conditional

subjunctive

present

imperfect

imperative

affirmative

negative

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