answer in Spanish
answer in Spanish is respuesta, contestación, servir — answer means a reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
answer in Spanish
respuesta
contestación
respuesta
A solution to a problem.
servir
(ambitransitive) To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
contestar
To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
responder
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
contestar
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
servir
To be or act in conformity, or by way of accommodation, correspondence, relation, or proportion; to conform; to correspond; to suit; usually with to.
responder
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.
contestar
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.
What does "answer" mean?
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noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
"She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question."
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verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
"Please answer the letter as soon as you can, even if only briefly."
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verb To be accountable or responsible for something, often to someone in authority.
"He'll have to answer to the board for the missed deadline."
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answer in a sentence
- She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
- They still hadn't found an answer to the budget shortfall.
- Please answer the letter as soon as you can, even if only briefly.
- He answered the phone on the second ring.
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What is "answer" in Spanish?
"answer" in Spanish is respuesta, contestación, servir. answer means: A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
How do you use "answer" in a sentence?
Example: "She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question." In Spanish, "answer" is respuesta, contestación, servir.
Are there other ways to say "answer" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "answer": respuesta, contestación, servir, contestar, responder.
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