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/resˈpwesta/

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Translation

answer, reply, response

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Word origin

From Vulgar Latin responsita, from Latin responsa ('answers'), from respondere ('to answer'). It means 'answer, reply'.

Origin
Latin
Root
responsa
English cognates
response, respond

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralrespuestas

Examples

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I am still waiting for a reply to my letter.

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The correct answer was much simpler than I thought.

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There is no easy answer to that complicated question.

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Her reply was very sincere and direct.

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I sent the email but I did not receive any reply.

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I do not know the answer to your question.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 6: respuesta, ayer, arreglar and 7 more words.