Discussing overtime at work in Spanish
Ask whether extra hours are needed, how they are paid and whether time off can compensate for them.
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Welcoming a client at work in Spanish
A client arrives at the office: greet them politely, introduce their contact and explain where the meeting will take place.
Read and practiseRequesting a deadline extension in Spanish
Explain a delay, propose a new delivery date and ask for a deadline extension in Spanish at work.
Read and practiseTransferring a client call in Spanish
A caller needs the right person: confirm their destination, explain a transfer and offer a message if nobody is available.
Read and practiseAsking a customer for order details in Spanish
A customer order needs a number, the right items and clear quantities; polite questions help confirm each detail.
Read and practiseGiving specific feedback at work in Spanish
Give constructive feedback in Spanish by naming a strength, identifying a specific issue and proposing a revision.
Read and practiseExplaining a product shortage in Spanish
Tell a customer that an item is unavailable, explain a delivery delay and offer a useful alternative or a later update.
Read and practiseAsking for feedback on your work in Spanish
After finishing a task, ask for a specific opinion, request an example and confirm what to improve next time.
Read and practiseSuggesting a workplace process improvement
A shared list can save time: propose a workplace change, explain its benefit and suggest a trial.
Read and practiseTaking turns in a meeting in Spanish
Ask to contribute, apologize for interrupting and give someone space to finish during a Spanish-speaking meeting.
Read and practisePlanning a meeting agenda in Spanish
Ask to include a topic, clarify time for each item and identify a presenter in a Spanish workplace meeting.
Read and practiseExplaining a blocked task at work in Spanish
Explain a work task blocked by missing file access, ask a colleague to check permission and state what you can do meanwhile.
Read and practiseHandling audio trouble in a Spanish video meeting
Describe a video-call audio problem in Spanish, ask about the microphone and suggest another way to continue.
Read and practiseClarifying which file version to use in Spanish
Explain in Spanish that you received two file versions, cite their dates and ask which one to edit.
Read and practiseRequesting a text version of a file in Spanish
Explain what prevents you from using the file, ask for a text version and, if possible, request preserved headings.
Read and practiseAsking before photographing a whiteboard in Spanish
Ask permission in Spanish to photograph a whiteboard, discuss what to erase and clarify whether sharing with a team is acceptable.
Read and practiseRequesting captions during a meeting in Spanish
Ask in Spanish for meeting captions, one speaker at a time and spoken summaries of shared-screen points.
Read and practiseClarifying who will do each task in Spanish
Use Spanish to discuss who will review data and formatting, send a final version and confirm a proposed deadline.
Read and practiseAsking a colleague to cover a shift in Spanish
Ask a colleague in Spanish to cover a shift, give the hours, offer an exchange and discuss confirming the change.
Read and practiseAsking for approval before sharing a work document in Spanish
A short workplace conversation can make the intended audience and document version clear before sharing. Name the document, ask who may receive it and confirm which version is ready to send.
Read and practiseAsking about recording a meeting in Spanish
Ask for permission to record a meeting, check whether participants agree and ask where the file will be stored.
Read and practiseAsking about double-sided printing in Spanish
Ask whether a printer can print on both sides, where to find the setting and what access or fees apply.
Read and practiseRescheduling a job interview in Spanish
Ask to change the time of a job interview and confirm an alternative without assuming it is accepted.
Read and practiseRequesting access to a shared folder in Spanish
Explain that a shared folder does not open and ask the responsible person for the access you need.
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