State the problem and your needs clearly, then invite the provider to suggest a solution.
The idea
Use no me sirve porque to explain a problem and ¿podrían ofrecernos...? to request an alternative. Siempre que introduces a condition with the subjunctive.
Examples
- La habitación ofrecida no me sirve porque solo se accede por escaleras.The room offered does not work for me because it can only be reached by stairs.
- ¿Podrían ofrecernos un apartamento accesible cerca de la estación?Could you offer us an accessible apartment near the station?
- Si no queda ninguna habitación tranquila, aceptaríamos otra planta.If no quiet rooms remain, we would accept a different floor.
- Mi compañera necesita una cocina; ¿sería posible cambiar de alojamiento?My companion needs a kitchen; would it be possible to change accommodation?
- El otro hotel nos convendría, siempre que el traslado esté incluido.The other hotel would suit us, provided that the transfer is included.
- ¿Nos confirmarían por escrito el precio y las fechas antes de aceptar?Could you confirm the price and dates in writing before we accept?
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Watch out
Do not use the indicative after siempre que when it means “provided that”: say esté, not está.
Try it yourself
The room has no lift access. Could you offer us one on the ground floor? Choose: Podrían / Podrán.
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Podrían
Podrían makes the request tentative and polite.
We would accept the change provided breakfast is included. Choose: esté / está.
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esté
Esté follows the condition introduced by siempre que.
Before deciding, can you confirm the cost in writing? Choose: por / para.
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por
Por escrito means in writing, so the cost can be checked later.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
The room has no lift access. Could you offer us one on the ground floor? Choose: Podrían / Podrán.
We would accept the change provided breakfast is included. Choose: esté / está.
Before deciding, can you confirm the cost in writing? Choose: por / para.
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Describe an unsuitable room, suggest an alternative and name one condition.