How to Say "they ask" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they ask” is “preguntan” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los turistas siempre preguntan por la catedral.
The tourists always ask about the cathedral.
Mis padres preguntan cuándo vamos a volver a casa.
My parents ask when we are going to return home.
Ustedes preguntan mucho, y eso es bueno.
You all ask a lot of questions, and that is good.
The 'They/You All' Form
This form, 'preguntan', is always used when the action of asking is done by a group of people ('they', 'ellos/ellas') or a formal group you are addressing ('you all', 'ustedes').
Asking for Information vs. Asking for Things
Use 'preguntar' only when asking a question to get information. If you are asking for a physical object or a favor, you must use the verb 'pedir' instead.
Using 'por' incorrectly
Mistake: “Ellos preguntan por el precio.”
Correction: Ellos preguntan el precio. (You usually don't need 'por' when asking for a direct object, like the price.)
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