preguntarte
“preguntarte” means “to ask you” in Spanish (Addressing a single person informally (tú)).
📝 In Action
Necesito preguntarte algo muy importante antes de irme.
A2I need to ask you something very important before I leave.
Estaba pensando en preguntarte sobre tu viaje a Chile.
B1I was thinking about asking you about your trip to Chile.
No pude preguntarte porque estabas ocupado.
A2I couldn't ask you because you were busy.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: preguntarte
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the pronoun 'te' attached to the infinitive?
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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology
The verb 'preguntar' comes from the Latin verb *percontari*, meaning 'to inquire thoroughly.' The attached pronoun 'te' comes directly from the Latin object pronoun *te*.
First recorded: The base verb 'preguntar' appeared in Spanish around the 13th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'preguntarte' always two words in one?
Yes. 'Preguntarte' is the verb 'preguntar' (to ask) glued together with the object pronoun 'te' (you). This fusion only happens when the verb is in its base form (infinitive) or specific other non-conjugated forms.
Can I separate the two parts of 'preguntarte'?
Absolutely! If you have a conjugated verb that controls 'preguntar' (like 'puedo' or 'quiero'), you can put the 'te' before the conjugated verb instead. Example: 'Te puedo preguntar' is the same as 'Puedo preguntarte'.