preguntarme
“preguntarme” means “to ask myself” in Spanish (as in, posing a question to oneself).
to ask myself, to wonder
Also: to question myself
📝 In Action
Necesito preguntarme si esto es lo correcto.
A2I need to ask myself if this is the right thing.
Empecé a preguntarme por qué nadie había llegado.
B1I started to wonder why no one had arrived.
Antes de decidir, debes preguntarme a mí.
A2Before deciding, you must ask me (the speaker).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "preguntarme" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: preguntarme
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'preguntarme' in the past tense (I wondered)?
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📚 Etymology▼
The base verb 'preguntar' comes from the Latin *percontari*, meaning 'to question thoroughly.' The attached 'me' is simply the first-person singular object pronoun, indicating the action is directed back at the speaker.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (as *preguntar*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'preguntarme' look different from 'me pregunto'?
'Preguntarme' is the base form (infinitive), which is used after other verbs (like 'debo preguntarme'). 'Me pregunto' is the conjugated form, used when it is the main action of the sentence (I ask myself/I wonder).
Does 'preguntarme' always mean 'to ask myself'?
Not always. It can also mean 'to ask me' (the speaker), especially if the subject of the sentence is someone else, as in: 'Él va a preguntarme' (He is going to ask me).