Also means
to question
Usage Note
Interrogar carries a formal or coercive tone — it implies structured questioning by police, a court, or an authority figure, not casual inquiry. Use preguntar for everyday questions and entrevistar for journalistic interviews. The noun form is interrogatorio (interrogation session).
Examples
"La policía interrogó al sospechoso durante horas."
Natural Translation
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

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