enquiring

[US]/ɪn'kwaɪərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. buscando información, haciendo preguntas.

Example Sentences

an open, enquiring mind.

una mente abierta y curiosa.

he sent her an enquiring glance.

le lanzó una mirada inquisitiva.

that was Mr Paul enquiring for you—I told him he couldn't come in.

ese fue el Sr. Paul preguntando por usted; le dije que no podía entrar.

She is enquiring about the availability of the product.

Ella está preguntando por la disponibilidad del producto.

He is enquiring into the details of the case.

Él está investigando los detalles del caso.

The enquiring mind seeks knowledge and understanding.

La mente inquisitiva busca conocimiento y comprensión.

Enquiring about someone's well-being is a gesture of kindness.

Preguntar por el bienestar de alguien es un gesto de amabilidad.

The enquiring reporter asked probing questions during the interview.

El reportero inquisitivo hizo preguntas incisivas durante la entrevista.

Enquiring minds want to know the truth behind the rumors.

Las mentes inquisitivas quieren saber la verdad detrás de los rumores.

She has an enquiring nature and loves to explore new ideas.

Ella tiene una naturaleza inquisitiva y le encanta explorar nuevas ideas.

The enquiring student always seeks clarification from the teacher.

El estudiante inquisitivo siempre busca aclaraciones del profesor.

Enquiring about the menu options before ordering is a good practice.

Preguntar por las opciones del menú antes de ordenar es una buena práctica.

His enquiring attitude towards life leads him to new discoveries.

Su actitud inquisitiva hacia la vida lo lleva a nuevos descubrimientos.

Real-world Examples

Which way do you go? I enquired.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Then how, if I may be so bold as to enquire, would you describe bad news?

Source: Yes, Minister Season 3

" And who might you be? " Ove enquires.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

When he shook hands with Capitaine Brunot he enquired politely after Madame et les enfants.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Hi. My name is Winston. I wish to enquire about solar panel installations.

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

'So you expect him to come back, do you? ' enquired Mr Grimwig.

Source: Oliver Twist (abridged version)

She enquired after his sister, but could do no more.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

I enquired at my hotel for that in which Charles Strickland was living.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

" Why do the smoke-stacks have those things like balconies around them? " enquired Lenina.

Source: Brave New World

Yes, sure. It says here that you will be required to deal with student enquires and answer the phone.

Source: Cambridge IELTS Listening Practice Tests 7

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