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"I have a question" in Spanish: tengo una pregunta
tengo una pregunta
I have a question in Spanish is tengo una pregunta. Tengo una pregunta politely opens a doubt in class or meetings. ¿Puedo hacer una pregunta? is softer.
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How to pronounce tengo una pregunta
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TEHN-goh OO-nah preh-GOON-tah
/ˈteŋɡo ˈuna pɾeˈɡunta/
TEHN-goh OO-nah preh-GOON-tah. Stress TEHN and GOON. Soft g in pregunta.
"I have a question" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tengo una pregunta | I have a question Clear classroom or meeting opener. | Clear classroom or meeting opener. |
| ¿puedo hacer una pregunta? | may I ask a question? More polite. | More polite. |
| una duda | a doubt / a quick question Often used like "one question." | Often used like "one question." |
| tengo una duda | I have a quick question Very common in Latin America. | Very common in Latin America. |
How to use tengo una pregunta in real life
- 1Classroom
Profesora, tengo una pregunta.
Teacher, I have a question.
Raises your hand in words.
- 2Work meeting
Tengo una pregunta sobre el presupuesto.
I have a question about the budget.
Adds the topic with sobre.
- 3Store help
Disculpe, tengo una pregunta.
Excuse me, I have a question.
Polite shop opener.
Mistakes English speakers make with tengo una pregunta
Incorrect: Tengo un pregunta.
Correct: Tengo una pregunta.
Pregunta is feminine: una pregunta.
Incorrect: Yo soy una pregunta.
Correct: Tengo una pregunta.
Use tener: tengo una pregunta.
Good to know
Good to knowTengo una pregunta is clear in class. Many speakers also say tengo una duda for a small clarification, not a deep philosophical doubt.
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Antes de seguir, ¿alguien tiene dudas?
Before we continue, does anyone have questions?
You
Sí. Tengo una pregunta.
Yes. I have a question.
ChatPal
Dime. Tengo una pregunta también después.
Go ahead. I have a question too afterward.
You
¿Cómo se conjugó ese verbo?
How was that verb conjugated?
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FAQ
Common questions about "I have a question" in Spanish
How do you say I have a question in Spanish?
Tengo una pregunta.
Is pregunta masculine or feminine?
Feminine: una pregunta, la pregunta.
Tengo una duda?
Yes—very common for a quick clarification.
More polite form?
¿Puedo hacer una pregunta?
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