perguntar — meaning in English

English meaning

• ask verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
• pose verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
• query noun A question, especially one asking for information or clarification.

Senses

perguntar is used for these senses in English:

• ask (transitive, intransitive) To request (information, or an answer to a question).
• pose (transitive) To ask; to set (a test, quiz, riddle, etc.).
• query (intransitive) To ask a question.
• query (transitive) To ask, inquire.

ask — full definition

1. verb To put a question to someone, or to request information.
2. verb To request that someone do something, or to request permission.
3. verb To invite someone.
4. noun A request, or something requested — often used in business or fundraising contexts.
5. noun The price a seller is asking for something.

pose — full definition

1. verb To hold a particular position of the body, often for a photo or painting.
2. verb To present or create a problem, risk, or question.
3. verb To pretend to be someone or something else, usually to deceive.
4. noun A particular position of the body, or an affected, showy manner.

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