responder
to answer / to respond / to reply
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/responˈdeɾ/
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Cultural Note
Responder and 'contestar' are largely interchangeable for answering. However, 'responder' can also mean 'to be responsible for' — 'responder de sus actos' (to answer for one's actions). In modern digital communication, not responding to messages ('no contestar' or 'dejar en visto') is a major relationship issue discussed across Spanish-speaking social media.
📝 Example Sentences
No me respondió el mensaje.
She didn't reply to my message.
Responde con sinceridad, por favor.
Answer honestly, please.
Hay que responder con respeto, incluso cuando estamos enfadados.
We must respond with respect, even when we're angry.