Reporting an incorrect meter reading in Spanish
Explain a mismatch between a utility meter and a bill, offer a photo and request a correction in Spanish.
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Everyday Spanish
Prepare for everyday conversations with useful Spanish greetings, questions and practical examples.
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Everyday Spanish
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Pet conditions in a rental
A cat or dog may be welcome under specific conditions; ask about limits, extra deposits and written rental terms in Spanish.
Read and practiseReporting a hotel room fault
Cold water in the shower needs attention: describe the room fault to reception and ask for a repair or another room in Spanish.
Read and practiseTalking to neighbors about noise in Spanish
Describe nighttime noise to neighbors in Spanish and make a polite, specific request to lower the volume.
Read and practiseTravel insurance coverage questions
A mountain hike or bicycle ride can have different insurance terms; ask about coverage, exclusions and medical limits in Spanish.
Read and practiseReporting a water leak in Spanish
Learn to report water under the kitchen sink, say when the leak began, and arrange a visit in Spanish.
Read and practiseExplaining a missed flight
A late train can make you miss a flight; explain what happened and ask the airline about seats, ticket changes and costs.
Read and practiseAsking about local driving rules
Speed limits, parking restrictions and documents can vary by location; ask clear questions in Spanish before driving.
Read and practiseAsking about alternatives after a cancelled train in Spanish
State that the train was cancelled and ask about another connection, its departure and any platform or ticket change.
Read and practiseRequesting mobility assistance at an airport
A long airport journey may require mobility assistance; describe your needs and arrange help to the boarding gate in Spanish.
Read and practiseQuestioning a supermarket price in Spanish
A shelf label and the checkout total disagree: explain the difference, ask for a check and discuss the advertised discount.
Read and practiseAsking about mail forwarding in Spanish
After a move, questions about forwarding help clarify what a postal service offers. Ask in Spanish whether mail forwarding is offered after a move, how long it lasts and how to apply.
Read and practiseAsking how to store food in Spanish
Ask where to keep food, whether it needs refrigeration and how long it will stay good after opening.
Read and practiseAsking for a quieter table in Spanish
Request a quieter restaurant table, explain the difficulty with noise and ask about waiting for another seat.
Read and practiseCorrecting a food order in Spanish
A restaurant brings the wrong dish or misses a request: explain the difference and ask politely for a correction.
Read and practiseReporting a missing bank card in Spanish
A missing bank card calls for a clear report: say when you last had it and ask the bank how to block it.
Read and practiseAsking about returning bottle deposits in Spanish
Ask where containers are returned, whether a deposit applies, whether a receipt is needed and how a refund is provided.
Read and practiseAsking about a bank transfer in Spanish
Ask a bank about transfer details, possible fees and when money is expected to reach an account.
Read and practiseRequesting an interpreter for an appointment in Spanish
Ask whether an interpreter is available, explain the language needed, and confirm the arrangements for an appointment.
Read and practiseAsking about prescription refills in Spanish
At the pharmacy or health centre, ask whether a prescription is valid and how to get another supply of medication.
Read and practiseTalking about medication side effects in Spanish
A new symptom after taking medicine can be described to a clinician, along with when it began and a question about what to do.
Read and practiseAsking to change the date of a ticket in Spanish
Ask whether a ticket date can be changed, check the requested date, any charge and the confirmation deadline.
Read and practiseAsking about a medical test in Spanish
A medical test can raise questions about preparation, permitted drinks and when results will be available.
Read and practiseAsking how to pronounce someone’s name in Spanish
A short respectful question lets someone tell you how they say their own name. Ask how to pronounce a name, request a repetition and check your pronunciation politely in Spanish.
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