What does "contestar" mean in English?

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Spanish

contestar

English

answer

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Alternative translations of "contestar"

reply
respond
retort
counter

Examples of how to use "contestar" in Spanish

Spanish
¿Por qué no contestas el teléfono?
English
Why aren't you answering the phone?
Spanish
Yo contesto todas las preguntas.
English
I answer all the questions.
Spanish
Ayer ella contestó muy rápido.
English
Yesterday she answered very quickly.
Spanish
Él contestaba con paciencia siempre.
English
He always answered with patience.
Spanish
Mañana contestaremos al profesor.
English
We will answer the professor.

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