respondido
“respondido” means “answered” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
answered
Also: replied, responded
📝 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.
answered
📝 In Action
Ese es un correo ya respondido.
A2That is an email that has already been answered.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: respondido
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'I have answered the letter'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'respondere', which combines 're-' (back) and 'spondere' (to pledge or promise). It literally meant 'to promise something back' or 'to reply'.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.