VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
preguntar
to ask a question
First introduced in Chapter 3 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use preguntar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see preguntar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo pregunto todos los días.Every single weekday I try to ask a question when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta preguntar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates ask a question slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does preguntar mean in Spanish?
to ask a question (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use preguntar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is preguntar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.