How to Say "inquiring" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “inquiring” is “preguntando” — use this when 'inquiring' is functioning as the present participle of the verb 'to ask' in English, indicating an ongoing action of asking for information..
preguntando
preh-goon-TAHN-doh/pɾe.ɣunˈtan.do/
Examples
Ella está preguntando por el horario del tren.
She is asking about the train schedule.
Pasé toda la mañana preguntando a los vecinos sobre el ruido.
I spent all morning asking the neighbors about the noise.
Los niños se quedaron preguntando si Papa Noel vendría.
The children kept asking if Santa Claus would come.
The 'ing' of Spanish
This form, ending in -ando (for -ar verbs) or -iendo (for -er/-ir verbs), is the Spanish equivalent of the English '-ing' form. It shows an action is in progress.
Forming Continuous Tenses
You almost always use 'preguntando' with a form of the verb 'estar' (to be) to create continuous actions, like 'Estoy preguntando' (I am asking).
Confusing Gerund and Infinitive
Mistake: “Using 'Estoy preguntar' (I am to ask).”
Correction: Always use the gerund for ongoing actions: 'Estoy preguntando' (I am asking).
interrogante
/een-teh-rro-GAHN-teh//interoˈɡante/
Examples
Ella me lanzó una mirada interrogante cuando mencioné su nombre.
She gave me a questioning look when I mentioned her name.
Se quedó en silencio con gesto interrogante.
He remained silent with a questioning gesture.
One Ending for All
This word doesn't change its ending based on gender. You can say 'el hombre interrogante' or 'la mujer interrogante'—the word stays exactly the same.
Verb vs. Adjective Confusion
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