A1 Collocation خنثی

Hacer una pregunta

Ask a question

معنی

To pose an inquiry to someone.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Mexico, it is very common to use the diminutive 'preguntita' to sound more polite and less intrusive. In Spain, people are more direct. While 'hacer una pregunta' is used, it is often preceded by 'Oye' (Listen) or 'Mira' (Look) in informal settings. Argentines often use 'hacer una consulta' in situations that might be slightly more formal or professional, like at a bank or a store. In Colombia, especially in Medellín, the phrase is often accompanied by 'Qué pena' (I'm sorry/Excuse me) to show extreme politeness.

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The 'Yo-Go' Rule

Remember that 'hacer' is a 'yo-go' verb. Whenever you talk about yourself, it's 'hago'. This is the most common mistake for beginners!

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Avoid Redundancy

Never say 'preguntar una pregunta'. It's the #1 giveaway that you are translating literally from English.

معنی

To pose an inquiry to someone.

💡

The 'Yo-Go' Rule

Remember that 'hacer' is a 'yo-go' verb. Whenever you talk about yourself, it's 'hago'. This is the most common mistake for beginners!

⚠️

Avoid Redundancy

Never say 'preguntar una pregunta'. It's the #1 giveaway that you are translating literally from English.

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Softening the Blow

Use 'Quisiera hacer una pregunta' (I would like to ask) to sound much more polite and advanced, even at A1 level.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hacer' in the present tense.

Yo siempre _______ una pregunta en la clase de español.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hago

The first person singular (yo) of 'hacer' is 'hago'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural?

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quiero hacer una pregunta.

'Hacer una pregunta' is the standard collocation. 'Preguntar una pregunta' is redundant, and 'pregunta' is feminine.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.

Estudiante: 'Perdone, profesor. ¿________?' / Profesor: 'Sí, dime.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ¿Puedo hacer una pregunta?

This is the standard polite way to ask for permission to speak in a classroom.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hacer una pregunta - To ask a question

These are direct translations of common variations.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Hacer vs. Preguntar

Hacer una pregunta
To pose a query Standard
Preguntar
To ask (verb) Action

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hacer' in the present tense. جای خالی A1

Yo siempre _______ una pregunta en la clase de español.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: hago

The first person singular (yo) of 'hacer' is 'hago'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural? Choose A1

Select the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Quiero hacer una pregunta.

'Hacer una pregunta' is the standard collocation. 'Preguntar una pregunta' is redundant, and 'pregunta' is feminine.

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase. dialogue_completion A1

Estudiante: 'Perdone, profesor. ¿________?' / Profesor: 'Sí, dime.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ¿Puedo hacer una pregunta?

This is the standard polite way to ask for permission to speak in a classroom.

Match the Spanish phrase with its English equivalent. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Hacer una pregunta - To ask a question

These are direct translations of common variations.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Yes, you can, but '¿Puedo hacer una pregunta?' is more common when you want to signal that you have a specific query ready.

It is feminine: 'la pregunta', 'una pregunta'.

'Interrogación' refers more to the punctuation mark (¿?) or a formal police interrogation. For daily life, use 'pregunta'.

Use 'hacer muchas preguntas'.

Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.

'Consulta' is usually for professional advice (doctor, lawyer) or checking information (bank, library).

Yes, 'Hice una pregunta' (I asked a question) is very common.

You can say 'devolver la pregunta'.

Yes, it is the standard polite way to interrupt a speaker in a formal or semi-formal setting.

You can use 'tengo una pregunta' (I have a question), which is also very common and easy to remember.

عبارات مرتبط

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Responder una pregunta

contrast

To answer a question

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Pedir permiso

similar

To ask for permission

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Hacer una consulta

specialized form

To make an inquiry/consultation

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Plantear una duda

similar

To pose a doubt

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