What is the Spanish word for "reply"?

Learn how to say "reply" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

reply

Spanish

respuesta

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Alternative translations of "reply"

replicar
contestar
responder

Examples of how to use "reply" in Spanish

English
I am still waiting for your reply.
Spanish
Todavía estoy esperando tu respuesta.
English
I did not expect his quick reply.
Spanish
No esperaba su respuesta tan rápida.
English
Please write a brief reply to her.
Spanish
Por favor, escribe una respuesta breve para ella.
English
Her smile was my only reply.
Spanish
Su sonrisa fue mi única respuesta.
English
They waited for a polite reply.
Spanish
Esperaron una respuesta cortés.

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