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preguntes

preh-GOON-tehspɾeˈɣuntes

“preguntes” means “you ask (subjunctive)” in Spanish (Used in wishes, doubts, or expressions of necessity.).

you ask (subjunctive), don't ask (negative command)

Also: you may ask
VerbA2regular ar
A simplistic illustration showing a small, round character looking up expectantly at a slightly taller character, indicating the initiation of a question.
infinitivepreguntar
gerundpreguntando
past Participlepreguntado

📝 In Action

Quiero que no me preguntes nada sobre eso.

A2

I want you not to ask me anything about that.

No preguntes, solo haz lo que te digo.

A1

Don't ask, just do what I tell you.

Es posible que preguntes por el precio antes de comprar.

B1

It's possible that you ask about the price before buying.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Espero que preguntes – I hope that you ask
  • No dejes que preguntes – Don't let yourself ask

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedpregunta
yopregunto
túpreguntas
ellos/ellas/ustedespreguntan
nosotrospreguntamos
vosotrospreguntáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedpreguntaba
yopreguntaba
túpreguntabas
ellos/ellas/ustedespreguntaban
nosotrospreguntábamos
vosotrospreguntabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedpreguntó
yopregunté
túpreguntaste
ellos/ellas/ustedespreguntaron
nosotrospreguntamos
vosotrospreguntasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedpregunte
yopregunte
túpreguntes
ellos/ellas/ustedespregunten
nosotrospreguntemos
vosotrospreguntéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedpreguntara
yopreguntara
túpreguntaras
ellos/ellas/ustedespreguntaran
nosotrospreguntáramos
vosotrospreguntarais
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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: preguntes

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'preguntes' as a negative command?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
preguntar(to ask) — Verb
la pregunta(the question) — Noun
preguntón/preguntona(inquisitive person/chatterbox) — Adjective / Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *percontari*, meaning 'to question diligently' or 'to inquire.' The Spanish word kept the core idea of seeking information.

First recorded: Medieval Latin period

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: perguntasCatalan: preguntes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'preguntas' and 'preguntes'?

'Preguntas' is used for facts and certainty (the indicative mood): 'Tú preguntas mucho' (You ask a lot). 'Preguntes' is used for uncertainty, wishes, or commands (the subjunctive mood or negative imperative): 'Espero que preguntes' (I hope you ask) or 'No preguntes' (Don't ask).