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/ˈkwɛstjən/

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noun

Pregunta

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

Examples :

"What is your question?"

¿Cuál es tu pregunta?

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noun

Tema, asunto

A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

Examples :

"The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting."

El tema de la antigüedad se discutirá en la reunión.

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noun

Duda, cuestionamiento

A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.

Examples :

"He obeyed without question."

Obedeció sin dudarlo.

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noun

Tema, cuestión

A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

Examples :

"I move that the question be put to a vote."

Propongo que la cuestión se someta a votación.

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noun

Interrogatorio con tortura

(chiefly with definite article) Interrogation by torture.

Examples :

"The prisoner's confession was extracted through a brutal question. "

La confesión del prisionero fue extraída mediante un interrogatorio brutal con tortura.

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noun

Conversación, plática

Talk; conversation; speech.

Examples :

"Our teacher's question about the history of the Roman Empire was a long and interesting discussion. "

La conversación de nuestro profesor sobre la historia del Imperio Romano fue una discusión larga e interesante.

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verb

Preguntar, interrogar

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

Examples :

"The teacher questioned the student about the history assignment. "

El profesor interrogó al estudiante sobre la tarea de historia.

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verb

Cuestionar, dudar de

To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

Examples :

"My friend's sudden illness questions whether the picnic can still go ahead. "

La repentina enfermedad de mi amigo cuestiona si el picnic aún puede llevarse a cabo.

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Debatir, discutir

To argue; to converse; to dispute.

Examples :

"The siblings questioned each other about who left the messy room. "

Los hermanos se cuestionaron mutuamente sobre quién dejó la habitación desordenada.

"My brother and I often question each other about our plans for the weekend. "

Mi hermano y yo a menudo discutimos sobre nuestros planes para el fin de semana.

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