preguntamos
“preguntamos” means “we ask” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
we ask, we are askingAlso: we inquire
📝 In Action
Nosotros siempre preguntamos el precio primero.
A1We always ask the price first.
Le preguntamos al profesor cuando no entendemos.
A1We ask the teacher when we don't understand.
Word Connections
we asked
📝 In Action
Ayer preguntamos cómo llegar al hotel.
A2Yesterday we asked how to get to the hotel.
Ya le preguntamos a María y ella no sabe nada.
A2We already asked María and she doesn't know anything.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'percontari', which meant to probe or investigate with a pole (a 'contus'). It evolved into a general word for seeking information.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'preguntamos' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, it is the standard way to say 'we ask' everywhere in the Spanish-speaking world.
Do I need to include 'nosotros' before it?
Not usually! Since 'preguntamos' is a unique ending that already means 'we,' you can leave out the word 'nosotros' unless you want to emphasize who is asking.