respond

S2 W1

BrE /rɪ'spɒnd/ AmE /rəˈspɑːnd/

verb en → es

past responded pp responded ing responding

1 ANSWER [transitive] A2

to say or write something in answer to a question, letter, etc.

responder, contestar

  • respond to somebody/something

Collocations respond to an email · respond to a question

  • She responded immediately to the letter.

    Ella respondió inmediatamente a la carta.

2 REACTION [intransitive] B1

to react or behave in a particular way as a result of something that has happened, been said, etc.

reaccionar, responder

  • respond to something

Collocations respond to criticism · respond to a situation

  • The company responded quickly to the crisis.

    La empresa respondió rápidamente a la crisis.

3 SHOW INTEREST [intransitive] B2

to show that you are interested in something or someone by doing things to make it clear that you like them or want to know more about them.

demostrar interés, responder a

  • respond to somebody/something

Collocations respond to an opportunity · respond to a challenge

  • The company responded positively to the new market.

    La empresa respondió positivamente al nuevo mercado.