respuesta

la respuesta(

)

A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).

1. (act of answering)

No creo que eso sea una pregunta que merezca una respuesta.I don't think that's a question that merits a response.

Le pregunté varias veces y siempre me dio la misma respuesta.I asked him several times, and he always gave me the same answer.

Su respuesta no contestó mi pregunta para nada.Her reply didn't answer my question at all.

El presidente no recibió la respuesta que esperaba del pueblo.The president didn't get the response he was expecting from the people.

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Phrases

espero tu respuesta	I look forward to hearing from you
espero su respuesta	I look forward to hearing from you
dar una respuesta sin estar seguro de ella	to give an answer without being certain about it
escoge la respuesta correcta	choose the correct answer
respuesta personal	personal answer
su respuesta es incorrecta	your answer is incorrect
Gracias por su pronta respuesta a este asunto.	Thank you for your prompt response to this matter.
respuesta negativa	negative response
cuándo supieron la respuesta	when did you get an answer
no tener respuesta	to not get a response
en respuesta	in response
como respuesta	in response
quedar a la espera de su respuesta	to look forward to hearing from you
¿Cuándo supiste la respuesta?	When did you find out the answer?
¿Cuándo supo la respuesta?	When did you find out the answer?
escoger la respuesta correcta	to choose the right answer
¿Cuándo supieron la respuesta?	When did you find out the answer?
llegar en respuesta	to come back
no supiste la respuesta	you didn't know the answer
gracias por tu pronta respuesta	thanks for your prompt reply

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