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feminine

/resˈpwesta/

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Translation

answer, reply, response

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

.

I am still waiting for a reply to my letter.

.

The correct answer was much simpler than I thought.

complicada.

There is no easy answer to that complicated question.

sincera .

Her reply was very sincere and direct.

Mandé .

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

.

I do not know the answer to your question.

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This word is part of lesson 12.