What does «sondear» mean in Spanish?
- To explore the depth of water or land using a probe; sonar.
Examples of use in Spanish: "lo enviaron a sondear el lago".
- To try to know another's thought or intention, usually with caution; to inquire, to probe.
Examples of use in Spanish: "sondearé a Juan para ver si tiene algún interés en el tema".
- Conduct a survey to find out what a group thinks about an issue.
Examples of use in Spanish: "sondear la opinión pública".
- To test, to study the possibilities.
Examples of use in Spanish: "sondear un mercado".
- To find out the composition of a soil.
Examples of use in Spanish: "sondear el terreno en busca de petróleo".