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respuestas

res-PWEHS-tas/resˈpwes.tas/

respuestas means answers in Spanish (to questions or problems).

answers, responses

Also: replies
NounfA1
A brightly colored storybook illustration showing a glowing, five-pointed star piece perfectly settling into a matching star-shaped indentation on a small, simple pedestal, symbolizing a complete answer or solution.

📝 In Action

¿Tienes las respuestas para el ejercicio de matemáticas?

A1

Do you have the answers for the math exercise?

Las respuestas del público a la nueva ley fueron muy variadas.

B1

The public's responses to the new law were very varied.

Esperamos sus respuestas antes del viernes.

A2

We await your replies before Friday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • soluciones (solutions)
  • contestaciones (replies (often more formal))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • buscar respuestasto look for answers
  • dar respuestas clarasto give clear answers

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "respuestas" in Spanish:

answersrepliesresponses

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: respuestas

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase correctly describes receiving multiple answers?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
puestasencuestas
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin verb *respondere*, meaning 'to promise in return' or 'to answer.' This word shares its deep root with the English word 'response' and 'respond.'

First recorded: 13th century (as 'respuesta')

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: respostasItalian: risposte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'respuestas' a verb conjugation?

No. Although it looks similar to a verb form, 'respuestas' is exclusively the plural form of the noun *respuesta* (answer). The correct verb form for 'you answer' is *respondes*.