Explaining a blocked task at work in Spanish

The idea

Describe the missing permission, explain why the file is needed and say what you will do while waiting.

Examples

• Estoy bloqueado con el acceso al archivo.I am blocked by access to the file.
• No tengo permiso para abrir la carpeta.I do not have permission to open the folder.
• ¿Podrías comprobar mi acceso?Could you check my access?
• Necesito la carpeta para terminar el informe.I need the folder to finish the report.
• Mientras tanto, revisaré los datos.Meanwhile, I will review the data.
• Te aviso cuando pueda continuar.I will let you know when I can continue.

Watch out

Do not imply access has been granted before the colleague confirms it; describe the problem and request a check.

Try it yourself

1. Say you lack permission to open the folder. No tengo ___ para abrir la carpeta. (permiso / reunión)

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   permiso

   Permiso identifies the missing authorization.

2. Ask a colleague to check your access. ¿Podrías ___ mi acceso? (comprobar / ocultar)

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   comprobar

   Comprobar asks a colleague to check access.

3. Say you will review the data meanwhile. Mientras tanto, ___ los datos. (revisaré / borraré)

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   revisaré

   Revisaré describes the work planned while waiting.

Use it today

Practise reporting a missing folder permission and offering to review data in the meantime.