How to Say "ask her" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ask her” is “pregúntale” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Si no sabes la respuesta, pregúntale a María.
If you don't know the answer, ask Maria (her).
No me digas a mí, pregúntale al jefe.
Don't tell me, ask the boss (him).
Pregúntale si quiere venir con nosotros.
Ask him/her if he/she wants to come with us.
A Command Word with an Attached Pronoun
This word is a single command formed by sticking two parts together: the informal command 'pregunta' (ask) and the pronoun 'le' (to him/her/you formal). This is common for affirmative commands in Spanish.
Why the Accent Mark?
The original command 'pregunta' has stress on the second syllable ('gun'). When you add 'le,' the word gets longer, but the stress must stay in the same spot. The accent mark (´) makes sure you pronounce it correctly: pre-GÚN-ta-le.
'Le' is the Receiver of the Action
The pronoun 'le' tells you who you are asking the question to (him, her, or formal you). The question itself is the direct object, but 'le' is the person receiving the question.
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “Using 'preguntale' instead of 'pregúntale'.”
Correction: Always add the accent mark when you attach one or more pronouns to a command that has two or more syllables. Otherwise, the stress shifts to the last syllable, which is incorrect.
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