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respuesta

English translation of respuesta

response

The Spanish word for 'response' is 'respuesta'. It is used in the same context as in English, be it a reaction to something, a reply to a request, a question, or something that has been said. For example, you can say 'Su respuesta fue rápida', which translates to 'His/Her response was quick.'


Example sentences using: respuesta

La respuesta a tu pregunta es sí.

English translation of La respuesta a tu pregunta es sí.

The answer to your question is yes.

This phrase means that the reply or result to a question asked is affirmative.

¿Cuál es tu respuesta a mi propuesta?

English translation of ¿Cuál es tu respuesta a mi propuesta?

What is your answer to my proposal?

This sentence is asking someone what their reply or response is to a proposal that has been presented to them.

Necesitamos tu respuesta tan pronto como sea posible.

English translation of Necesitamos tu respuesta tan pronto como sea posible.

We need your answer as soon as possible.

This sentence indicates a sense of urgency or time-sensitivity in getting a reply or response from someone.

La respuesta está en las estrellas.

English translation of La respuesta está en las estrellas.

The answer is in the stars.

This is a metaphorical way of saying that the answer to a particular issue or question is unknown, uncertain, or out of our hands.

La respuesta fue más complicada de lo que pensé.

English translation of La respuesta fue más complicada de lo que pensé.

The answer was more complicated than I thought.

This indicates that an answer or solution turned out to be more complex than originally expected.

La respuesta está en este libro.

English translation of La respuesta está en este libro.

The answer is in this book.

This states that the resolution or response to a given issue or question can be found within the text of a specific book.

La respuesta no estaba clara en el informe.

English translation of La respuesta no estaba clara en el informe.

The answer was not clear in the report.

This shows that, despite reading a report (such as a research document), the reply/resolution was not evident or straightforward.

Tu respuesta no tiene sentido para mí.

English translation of Tu respuesta no tiene sentido para mí.

Your answer does not make sense to me.

This charge someone's reply or response as being incomprehensible or irrational, from the speaker's perspective.

Su respuesta fue inmediata.

English translation of Su respuesta fue inmediata.

His answer was immediate.

This signifies someone instantly replying or responding to something, with no delay or hesitation.

Después de mucho pensarlo, finalmente encontré la respuesta.

English translation of Después de mucho pensarlo, finalmente encontré la respuesta.

After much thought, I finally found the answer.

This sentence explains that, after a considerable amount of consideration or deep thought, the person was able to find a response or resolution.

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