respondido
/re-spon-DEE-tho/
answered
The word 'respondido' describes the act of having answered a question.
respondido(verb)
answered
?having given a response
replied
?having sent a response to a message
,responded
?general reaction or answer
📝 In Action
He respondido a tu correo electrónico esta mañana.
A1I have answered your email this morning.
¿Has respondido a la pregunta del profesor?
A1Have you answered the teacher's question?
Ellos todavía no han respondido a nuestra invitación.
A2They still haven't replied to our invitation.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Haber' Rule
When you use 'respondido' with the helping verb 'haber' (like in 'he respondido'), the word 'respondido' never changes its ending, even if you are talking about multiple things or people.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Changing Ending
Mistake: "Mis preguntas han sido respondidos."
Correction: Mis preguntas han sido respondidas. When 'respondido' acts like a description (adjective), it must match the gender of the thing you are talking about.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding
In casual conversation, 'contestado' is often used instead of 'respondido' for simple things like answering a phone or a simple question.
In this context, 'respondido' describes a message or task that has been completed and answered.
📝 In Action
Ese es un correo ya respondido.
A2That is an email that has already been answered.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Words
As an adjective, 'respondido' describes a noun. If the noun is masculine (like 'el correo'), use 'respondido'. If it's feminine (like 'la carta'), use 'respondida'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: respondido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'I have answered the letter'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'respondido' ever change to 'respondida'?
Yes, but only when it is describing a noun (like an adjective). For example, 'una pregunta respondida' (an answered question). It doesn't change when used with 'haber' to form a past tense.
Is 'respondido' formal?
It is neutral. You can use it in a business email or a casual text. However, 'contestado' is slightly more common in very informal spoken Spanish.