A useful warning tells others what is dangerous and where.
The idea
Describe the hazard and location, then request immediate action.
Examples
- Hay un cable suelto junto a la puerta.There is a loose cable by the door.
- Alguien podría tropezar al entrar.Someone could trip when entering.
- El suelo está mojado en el pasillo.The floor is wet in the corridor.
- ¿Podemos señalizar la zona ahora mismo?Can we mark the area right now?
- La salida de emergencia está bloqueada por cajas.The emergency exit is blocked by boxes.
- Por favor, avisen al responsable de seguridad enseguida.Please notify the person in charge of safety immediately.
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Watch out
Do not report only the location; explain what makes it dangerous.
Try it yourself
Choose the appropriate word. Hay aceite en el ___. (suelo / cielo)
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suelo
suelo identifies the floor where the oil is.
Choose the appropriate word. La escalera está ___ por cajas. (bloqueada / invitada)
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bloqueada
bloqueada describes an obstructed staircase.
Choose the appropriate word. Por favor, avisen a seguridad ___. (enseguida / ayer)
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enseguida
enseguida makes the request immediate.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the appropriate word. Hay aceite en el ___. (suelo / cielo)
Choose the appropriate word. La escalera está ___ por cajas. (bloqueada / invitada)
Choose the appropriate word. Por favor, avisen a seguridad ___. (enseguida / ayer)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a hazard, its location and the action needed.