A useful attachment message says what the file is and what the recipient should do.

The idea

Name the attachment, state the requested action and offer to resend it if it cannot be opened.

Examples

  • Adjunto el borrador del informe.I am attaching the draft report.
  • ¿Podría revisarlo para el jueves?Could you review it by Thursday?
  • Por favor, envíeme sus comentarios.Please send me your comments.
  • El archivo está en formato PDF.The file is in PDF format.
  • Avíseme si no puede abrirlo.Let me know if you cannot open it.
  • Puedo enviarlo de nuevo en otro formato.I can send it again in another format.

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Watch out

Saying a file is attached does not attach it; check the message before sending.

Try it yourself

  1. Say that you attach the draft. ___ el borrador del informe. (Adjunto / Leo)

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    Adjunto

    Adjunto introduces the file sent with the message.

  2. Ask for comments on the draft. Envíeme sus ___. (comentarios / entradas)

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    comentarios

    Comentarios names the feedback requested.

  3. Ask whether the recipient can open the file. ¿Puede ___ el archivo? (abrir / borrar)

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    abrir

    Abrir asks whether the recipient can open the file.

Use it today

Write an email sending a draft and requesting comments by Thursday.