cuestionar

to question

verb kwes-tyoh-NAHR Less Common

Also means

to challenge

Usage Note

Cuestionar means to call something into question or to challenge its validity: cuestionar una decisión ('to question a decision'). It is more formal and critical in tone than simply preguntar ('to ask'). The reflexive cuestionarse means to reflect critically on oneself or one's assumptions. The related noun is cuestionamiento.

Examples

"Nadie se atrevió a cuestionar su autoridad."

Natural Translation

Nobody dared to question his authority.

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