Respondí

Respondí is a Spanish verb meaning "I answered" or "I replied." It is the first-person singular preterite indicative form of the verb "responder." The preterite tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Therefore, "respondí" indicates that the speaker performed the action of answering or replying at a specific point in the past.

For example, one might say "Yo respondí la pregunta" which translates to "I answered the question." Similarly, "Ella me respondió el correo electrónico" means "She replied to my email." The context in which "respondí" is used will determine whether it translates to "answered" or "replied."

The verb "responder" itself is a regular -er verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugation follows predictable patterns. The preterite tense for regular -er verbs involves specific endings for each person and number. For the first-person singular, the ending is "-í," hence "respondí." This form is common in everyday conversation and writing when recounting past events or interactions where a response was given.