pregunté
“pregunté” means “I asked” in Spanish (A specific, finished action in the past).
I asked
Also: I inquired
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Pregunté por la hora en la calle.
A1I asked for the time on the street.
Yo pregunté si el museo abría los domingos.
A2I asked if the museum opened on Sundays.
Le pregunté directamente por qué llegó tarde.
B1I asked him directly why he arrived late.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "pregunté" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'preguntar' comes from the Latin word *percontari*, meaning 'to inquire diligently' or 'to question thoroughly.' It has been a core Spanish word for asking questions for centuries.
First recorded: 13th century (in Old Spanish)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pregunté' a command?
No, 'pregunté' is the simple past tense (preterite) meaning 'I asked.' The command form for 'usted' (you formal) is 'pregunte' (without the accent).
Do I need to include 'yo' when I say 'pregunté'?
Usually, no. Because the ending '-é' only ever belongs to the 'yo' (I) form in this tense, the word itself is enough to tell the listener who performed the action. You only add 'yo' for emphasis or clarity.