la
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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