Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Respuesta: answer, reply
respuesta
Pronunciation: rrehs-PWEHS-tah (stress the capital letters)
Respuesta means “answer, reply” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: answer, reply
- How to say it: rrehs-PWEHS-tah
- Gender: la respuesta
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “respuesta” means and how to use it
Respuesta means “answer” or “reply.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: la respuesta (feminine)
- Plural: las respuestas
Examples with audio
- Escribe tu respuesta aquí.Write your answer here.
- Espero tu respuesta.I am waiting for your reply.
- La respuesta correcta es la b.The correct answer is b.
Usage tip
The verb is responder or contestar. “Dar una respuesta” means “to give an answer.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “answer, reply” in Spanish?
“answer, reply” in Spanish is “respuesta.” It is pronounced rrehs-PWEHS-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “respuesta”?
Say rrehs-PWEHS-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “respuesta” masculine or feminine?
Respuesta is feminine: “la respuesta.” The plural is “respuestas.”
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