preguntar

1. to ask + a

to request information

• Le pregunté la hora.I asked him the time.
• Voy a preguntar al profesor.I am going to ask the teacher.

2. to ask about, inquire about preguntar por

to seek information about someone or something

• Ana preguntó por ti.Ana asked about you.
• Llamé para preguntar por el precio.I called to ask about the price.