interrogar
“interrogar” means “to interrogate” in Spanish (legal or police context).
to interrogateAlso: to question
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La policía decidió interrogar al sospechoso durante tres horas.
B1The police decided to interrogate the suspect for three hours.
El abogado va a interrogar a los testigos mañana.
B1The lawyer is going to question the witnesses tomorrow.
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Which word is best used for a police officer questioning a suspect?
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📚 Etymology
From Latin 'interrogāre', which combines 'inter' (between) and 'rogāre' (to ask). It literally means to ask questions between parties.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'interrogar' always sound negative?
Not necessarily negative, but it is always very serious. It's used in courts, police stations, and formal investigations.