Describe the fault before discussing the proposed repair.

The idea

Ask for a written estimate and say that you want to approve it before work starts.

Examples

  • La pantalla no se enciende.The screen does not turn on.
  • ¿Puede revisar el aparato?Can you check the device?
  • Quisiera un presupuesto por escrito.I would like a written estimate.
  • ¿Cuánto costaría la reparación?How much would the repair cost?
  • Antes de empezar, necesito aprobar el presupuesto.Before starting, I need to approve the estimate.
  • Por favor, no repare nada sin mi autorización.Please do not repair anything without my authorization.

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Watch out

An estimate is a proposed cost; asking for one does not itself express approval.

Try it yourself

  1. Request an estimate of the cost. Quisiera un ___. (presupuesto / paraguas)

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    presupuesto

    Presupuesto requests an estimate of the cost.

  2. Ask for the estimate in writing. ¿Puede darme el presupuesto por ___? (escrito / ruido)

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    escrito

    Escrito asks for it in writing.

  3. Say that you must authorize the work. Tengo que ___ la reparación. (autorizar / olvidar)

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    autorizar

    Autorizar means to approve the repair.

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Role-play asking for a written estimate before authorizing a repair.