A clear request states the problem and proposes a realistic alternative.

The idea

Name the pending work, request an extension and ask the recipient to confirm the proposed date.

Examples

  • El informe debe entregarse el viernes.The report is due on Friday.
  • Todavía espero las cifras.I am still waiting for the figures.
  • ¿Podría tener una prórroga hasta el lunes?Could I have an extension until Monday?
  • Puedo enviar el borrador hoy.I can send the draft today.
  • El informe completo estará listo el lunes.The completed report will be ready on Monday.
  • Por favor, confirme si esa fecha le viene bien.Please confirm whether that date works.

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Watch out

A proposed new deadline is not an agreement until the other person confirms it.

Try it yourself

  1. Request additional time. ¿Podría tener una ___? (prórroga / factura)

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    prórroga

    Prórroga requests additional time.

  2. Propose Monday as the delivery day. El informe estará listo el ___. (lunes / viernes)

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    lunes

    Lunes specifies the proposed new delivery day.

  3. Ask the recipient to confirm the date. Por favor, ___ la fecha. (confirme / cambie)

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    confirme

    Confirmar asks the recipient to agree or respond.

Use it today

Practise requesting an extension from Friday to Monday because figures are still missing.