responder a sua pergunta

answer your question

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answer your question This phrase means “to answer your question.” In standard written Portuguese, the contraction “à sua pergunta” is also common after “responder,” but the exact term “responder a sua pergunta” is frequently used, especially in informal writing or when the preposition is not contracted. “Sua” can mean “your” in both formal and informal contexts.

PO: Eu posso responder a sua pergunta.

EN: I can answer your question.

Eu não sabia como responder a sua pergunta.

I didn't know how to answer your question.

Eu vou tentar responder a sua pergunta.

I’ll try to answer your question.

Talvez eu possa responder a sua pergunta.

Perhaps I can answer your question.

Eu posso responder a sua pergunta.

I can answer your question.

Eu apenas estava tentando responder a sua pergunta.

I was just trying to answer your question.

— As Memórias de Marnie (2014)