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/kwesˈtjon/

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Translation

matter; question

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Word origin

From Latin quaestio ('a seeking, an inquiry'), from quaerere ('to seek, ask'). The same root gives English question and quest.

Origin
Latin
Root
quaestio
English cognates
question, quest

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcuestiones

Examples

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It is only a matter of time.

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We must discuss this matter thoroughly.

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The question is to know what to do now.

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That issue will be resolved at the next board meeting.

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They called all his previous results into question.

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This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 7: cuestión, reír, común and 7 more words.