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encuesta

en-KWES-tah/enˈkwesta/

“encuesta” means “survey” in Spanish (a set of questions to gather data).

survey, poll

Also: inquiry
NounfB1
A friendly person holding a clipboard and a pencil, checking off items while talking to another person in a park.

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Hicimos una encuesta en la escuela sobre la comida de la cafetería.

A2

We did a survey at school about the cafeteria food.

Según la última encuesta, el candidato tiene mucha ventaja.

B1

According to the latest poll, the candidate has a big lead.

Los resultados de la encuesta de opinión fueron sorprendentes.

B2

The results of the opinion poll were surprising.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer una encuesta – to conduct/do a survey
  • encuesta de opinión – opinion poll
  • encuesta a pie de urna – exit poll (at a voting station)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "encuesta" in Spanish:

inquiry→poll→survey→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: encuesta

Question 1 of 3

Which verb is most natural to use with 'una encuesta'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
encuestar(to survey) — Verb
encuestador(pollster/surveyor) — Noun
encuestado(respondent (person being surveyed)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Old Spanish word 'enquesta,' which traces back to Latin 'inquisita,' meaning 'things asked or investigated.' It shares the same root as the English word 'inquest' or 'inquiry.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: enquêteItalian: inchiesta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'encuesta' mean 'interview'?

No. While both involve questions, an 'entrevista' is a personal conversation, while an 'encuesta' is usually a standardized form or a series of the same questions given to many people to collect data.

Is 'encuesta' used for a medical exam?

No. For a medical check-up, you would use 'examen' or 'chequeo.' 'Encuesta' is strictly for data and opinion gathering.

How do I say 'to answer a survey'?

You can say 'responder una encuesta' or 'rellenar una encuesta' (to fill out a survey).