No. 1,482 in Spanish
responder
"Responder" means "to answer" or "to reply."
In a sentence
Ella decidió responder la pregunta del maestro.
She decided to answer the teacher's question.
The word 'responder' is used in the context of answering a question in this sentence. It connotes providing a reply or solution to an inquiry.
Él siempre intenta responder con paciencia y sabiduría.
He always tries to respond with patience and wisdom.
Here, 'responder' indicates giving a thoughtful or considered answer, particularly demonstrating emotional or intellectual engagement.
No supe cómo responder ante esa situación inesperada.
I didn't know how to respond to that unexpected situation.
In this sentence, 'responder' pertains to reacting or replying to a situation or event, often involving immediate action or an emotional reaction.
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