A clear request covers the location, availability and equipment.

The idea

Use ¿Podría trabajar desde casa? to make a polite proposal, then explain how colleagues can reach you.

Examples

  • ¿Podría trabajar desde casa los jueves?Could I work from home on Thursdays?
  • Estaría disponible por teléfono durante la mañana.I would be available by phone during the morning.
  • Podemos hacer la reunión por videollamada.We can hold the meeting by video call.
  • Enviaré el informe antes de las cinco.I will send the report before five.
  • ¿Necesito llevarme el ordenador de la oficina?Do I need to take the office computer with me?
  • Si surge un problema, volveré a la oficina.If a problem comes up, I will return to the office.

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Watch out

Working remotely does not automatically mean being available at every hour; state the times.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct word. ¿Podría trabajar ___ casa los martes? (desde / hasta)

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    desde

    desde identifies the place you work from.

  2. Choose the correct word. Estaré disponible ___ correo toda la tarde. (por / hacia)

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    por

    por introduces the communication channel.

  3. Choose the correct word. ¿Hacemos la reunión por ___? (videollamada / ventana)

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    videollamada

    videollamada names a way to meet remotely.

Use it today

Propose a remote day and explain how you will join a meeting.