responder
verb
1. answer, reply + a
give an answer
Common combinations
- responder a una pregunta — answer a question
- responder al teléfono — answer the phone
- Respondí a su mensaje por la noche.I replied to his message at night.
- La niña no respondió a la pregunta.The girl did not answer the question.
- ¿Por qué no me respondes?Why aren't you answering me?
2. respond, react + a; + con
react to an influence
Common combinations
- responder al tratamiento — respond to treatment
- responder a un estímulo — respond to a stimulus
- El paciente respondió bien al tratamiento.The patient responded well to the treatment.
- La planta responde a la luz.The plant responds to light.
- El niño respondió con una sonrisa.The child responded with a smile.
3. answer for, be responsible for, guarantee + por
accept responsibility
Common combinations
- responder por alguien — answer for someone
- responder por los daños — be responsible for the damage
- Yo respondo por mi hermano.I will answer for my brother.
- La empresa responde por los daños.The company is responsible for the damage.
- Debes responder por tus actos.You must answer for your actions.
4. meet, correspond to, address + a
be suitable for a need or purpose
Common combinations
- responder a una necesidad — meet a need
- responder a un objetivo — serve an objective
- La oferta responde a nuestras necesidades.The offer meets our needs.
- El resultado no responde a lo esperado.The result does not match what was expected.
- Este diseño responde a una idea simple.This design serves a simple idea.
Same root
Phrases with this word
responder con evasivas