respondió
“respondió” means “answered” in Spanish (giving a reply).
answered, responded
Also: replied
📝 In Action
Ella no respondió a mi llamada.
A1She did not answer my call.
El profesor preguntó, y Juan respondió inmediatamente.
A2The teacher asked, and Juan responded immediately.
Usted respondió con gran sabiduría a esa crítica.
B1You (formal) responded to that criticism with great wisdom.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: respondió
Question 1 of 1
Which subject pronoun is NOT generally associated with the verb form 'respondió'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'responder' comes directly from the Latin *respondēre*, meaning 'to answer,' which itself is a combination of *re-* (back) and *spondēre* (to promise or vow). So, to 'respond' literally meant to 'vow back' or 'give a return promise.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'respondió' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is necessary because 'respondió' is a past tense verb form, and the stress naturally falls on the final syllable (the 'o'). The accent mark tells you exactly where to put the emphasis, preventing confusion with other words.
Is 'respondió' used more often in speaking or writing?
Both! As the simple past tense, 'respondió' is essential for telling stories and narratives in both spoken conversation and written texts, describing a single, finished action.