How to Say "he asked" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “he asked” is “preguntó” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella preguntó la hora al camarero.
She asked the waiter for the time.
Mi jefe me preguntó si ya había terminado el informe.
My boss asked me if I had already finished the report.
El niño no entendió la regla y preguntó de nuevo.
The boy didn't understand the rule and asked again.
The Accent Mark is Crucial
The accent on the 'ó' (preguntó) is vital! It tells you this action happened in the simple past (Preterite) and was completed. Without the accent ('pregunto'), it means 'I ask' (Present tense).
Using the Preterite Tense
The Preterite tense (like 'preguntó') is used for actions that had a clear start and end point in the past. Think of it as a single, finished event.
Confusing Past Tenses
Mistake: “Using 'preguntaba' instead of 'preguntó' when describing a single, completed action.”
Correction: 'Preguntó' is for one finished question ('He asked once'). 'Preguntaba' describes repeated asking or background setting ('He used to ask/was asking').
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