interrogatorio
“interrogatorio” means “interrogation” in Spanish (formal questioning by police or legal authorities).
interrogation, questioning
Also: examination
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El detective inició el interrogatorio del único testigo.
B1The detective started the interrogation of the sole witness.
El abogado sometió al acusado a un largo y difícil interrogatorio.
B2The lawyer subjected the defendant to a long and difficult questioning.
El interrogatorio duró tres horas y no obtuvieron ninguna información nueva.
B2The questioning lasted three hours and they didn't obtain any new information.
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Comes from the Latin word *interrogatorius*, which itself is derived from the verb *interrogare*, meaning 'to question thoroughly' or 'to ask between.' The word has maintained its core meaning of formal inquiry.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'interrogatorio' and 'pregunta'?
'Pregunta' is simply 'a question' and is used in any context (e.g., 'Tengo una pregunta'). 'Interrogatorio' is a noun that means 'the entire session or process of formal, intense questioning,' usually carried out by people in authority.