preguntado
“preguntado” means “asked” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
asked
Also: questioned
📝 In Action
Hemos preguntado al profesor sobre la tarea.
A1We have asked the professor about the homework.
Si hubieras preguntado antes, sabrías la respuesta.
B2If you had asked before, you would know the answer.
questioned
Also: asked about
📝 In Action
El alumno preguntado se puso nervioso.
B1The questioned student got nervous.
La pregunta más preguntada en clase fue sobre la fecha límite.
B2The most asked question in class was about the deadline.
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Quick Quiz: preguntado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'preguntado' correctly as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb *preguntar*, which developed from the Vulgar Latin verb *percontare* (to question or inquire deeply). It is related to the word *contar* (to tell/count).
First recorded: Around the 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'preguntado' and 'preguntando'?
'Preguntado' is the past participle (the '-ado' form) used for finished actions, like 'asked.' 'Preguntando' is the gerund (the '-ando' form) used for actions happening right now, like 'asking' or 'currently questioning.'
Can I use 'preguntado' by itself without 'haber' or 'ser'?
Yes, but only when it acts as an adjective, modifying a noun (like 'the questioned person'). If you mean 'I asked,' you must use the conjugated form of the verb, like 'Yo pregunté'.