interpelar
/ĩteɾpeˈlaɾ/
verb
C1
o (masc.) a (fem.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- present (eu)
- interpelo
- preterite (eu)
- interpelei
- past participle
- interpelado
Meaning
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to question
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Interpelou o ministro.
He questioned the minister.
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Similar words
interpelar is more formal or confrontational, to formally demand an explanation; questionar is more general, everyday questioning.
Practice
1 What does interpelar mean?
to question
2 Which fingerprint chart matches interpelar?
interpelar: neutral register, academic frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
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