A useful report identifies the item and gives details that help locate the journey.

The idea

Name the item, describe a distinguishing feature, state the route and time, and ask how to leave contact details.

Examples

  • He perdido una mochila en el autobús.I have lost a backpack on the bus.
  • Es negra y tiene una etiqueta roja.It is black and has a red label.
  • El trayecto fue de la estación al museo.The journey was from the station to the museum.
  • El autobús salió a las diez de la mañana.The bus left at ten in the morning.
  • ¿Dónde puedo preguntar por objetos perdidos?Where can I ask about lost property?
  • ¿Puedo dejar mi número de contacto?Can I leave my contact number?

Read-aloud uses a synthetic Spanish voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.

Watch out

Do not assume an item has been found; ask where to report it and how to receive an update.

Try it yourself

  1. Name the lost backpack. He perdido una ___. (mochila / maleta)

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    mochila

    Mochila names the lost backpack.

  2. Describe the label as red. Tiene una etiqueta ___. (roja / azul)

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    roja

    Roja describes the label as red.

  3. Ask about lost property. ¿Dónde pregunto por ___? (objetos perdidos / horarios)

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    objetos perdidos

    Objetos perdidos asks about lost-property services.

Use it today

Role-play reporting a black backpack with a red label lost on a bus from the station to the museum.