Ask whether it is a good time, describe what you have noticed and invite the other person to share their view.
The idea
Ask whether it is a good time, describe what you have noticed and invite the other person to share their view.
Examples
- ¿Es buen momento para hablar de algo delicado?Is this a good time to talk about something sensitive?
- Me gustaría comentarte una preocupación.I would like to tell you about a concern.
- He notado que últimamente hablamos menos.I have noticed that we have been talking less lately.
- No quiero sacar conclusiones sin escucharte.I do not want to draw conclusions without listening to you.
- ¿Cómo estás viviendo esta situación?How are you experiencing this situation?
- Podemos retomar la conversación cuando te venga mejor.We can return to the conversation when it suits you better.
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Watch out
Do not presume the reason for someone’s behaviour; ask about their experience.
Try it yourself
Choose the appropriate word. ¿Es buen ___ para hablar de los gastos? (momento / zapato)
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momento
momento expresses moment. It asks whether the timing suits the conversation.
Choose the appropriate word. Quisiera compartir una ___. (preocupación / maleta)
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preocupación
preocupación expresses concern. It names the concern being shared.
Choose the appropriate word. Antes de decidir, quiero ___ tu opinión. (escuchar / cerrar)
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escuchar
escuchar expresses listen. It invites the other view before a decision.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the appropriate word. ¿Es buen ___ para hablar de los gastos? (momento / zapato)
Choose the appropriate word. Quisiera compartir una ___. (preocupación / maleta)
Choose the appropriate word. Antes de decidir, quiero ___ tu opinión. (escuchar / cerrar)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Introduce a concern about a shared activity and invite a response.