Constructive written feedback in Spanish

The idea

Describe what you noticed, explain its effect and suggest a change politely.

Examples

• La fecha no aparece en el cartel.The date does not appear on the poster.
• Esto dificulta la planificación.This makes planning difficult.
• Podrías añadirla junto al título.You could add it next to the title.
• La explicación incluye muchos pasos en un párrafo.The explanation includes many steps in one paragraph.
• Así es difícil encontrar cada paso.That makes it hard to find each step.
• Sería útil separar los pasos con números.It would help to number the steps separately.

Watch out

Avoid calling the work bad without identifying the problem; a vague judgment gives no direction.

Try it yourself

1. The table omits units. What is missing? (unidades / título)

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   unidades

   unidades are missing from the table.

2. The text uses small print and is hard to read. What effect is described? (dificultad / fecha)

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   dificultad

   dificultad names the effect on reading.

3. A door blocks the way. What does “Change its position” offer? (sugerencia / observación)

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   sugerencia

   sugerencia identifies a possible change.

Use it today

Write feedback on a notice with one observation, one effect and one suggestion.