answer the question
Creo que debe responder a la pregunta.
I think you should answer the question.
Intenté responder a la pregunta, pero no pude.
I tried to answer the question, but I couldn't.
Tienes que responder a la pregunta.
You have to answer the question.
Para mí es fácil responder a la pregunta.
For me, the answer to the question is easy.
Tom no hizo un intento de responder a la pregunta.
Tom made no attempt to answer the question.
Me es imposible responder a la pregunta.
I cannot answer the question.
Fui capaz de responder a la pregunta.
I was able to answer the question.
Debes responder a la pregunta.
You must answer the question.