preguntar
ask
pre-
before
+
gunt
similar to 'hunt'
+
-ar
verb suffix
Preguntar means to ask. Think of it as pre-0 (before0) + gunt1 (sounds like 'hunt'1, as in hunting for information) + -ar2 (verb ending2).
verb
- askTo ask a question or inquire about somethingNo tengas miedo de preguntar si tienes dudas. // Don't be afraid to ask if you have doubts.