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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
noun
contestación
noun
respuesta
noun
A solution to a problem.
servir
verb
(ambitransitive) To suit a need or purpose satisfactorily.
contestar
verb
To correspond to; to be in harmony with; to be in agreement with.
responder
verb
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
verb
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
verb
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
verb
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.
contestar
verb
(obsolete) To be or act as an equivalent to, or as adequate or sufficient for; to serve for; to repay.

What does "answer" mean?

  1. noun A reply given to a question, or a solution to a problem.
    "She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question."
  2. verb To give a reply, especially to a question, letter, or call.
    "He answered the phone on the second ring."
  3. 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."

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.
  • He answered the phone on the second ring.
  • She answered every question calmly during the interview.

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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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