This is the 1395th most frequent Portuguese word.
responder
"Responder" means "to answer" or "to respond."
Here, 'responder' is used in the context of replying or answering a message.
Ela demorou muito para responder à mensagem.
She took a long time to reply to the message.
In this case, 'responder' is used to indicate providing answers to questions.
Você pode responder às perguntas do teste agora.
You can answer the test questions now.
Here, 'responder' means to be held accountable or responsible for one's actions.