Asking about work hours in Spanish
When does the workday start or end? Ask about a shift and understand a simple time range in Spanish.
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Spanish: Communication at work
Spanish: Practise meetings, requests, updates and disagreements with language suited to colleagues, clients and professional settings.
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Spanish: Communication at work
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Requesting a short break at work in Spanish
A short pause during work starts with a polite question. Practise asking for a few minutes and saying when you return.
Read and practiseFinding a workstation in Spanish
On your first day, ask where you can work, check whether a chair is free and understand simple directions to your place.
Read and practiseAsking for work supplies in Spanish
At work, ask for paper, a pen or other supplies and explain what you need them for in simple Spanish.
Read and practiseDescribing your duties at work in Spanish
Calls, orders and customers: describe a few everyday tasks you do at work with simple present-tense verbs.
Read and practiseAsking about a work schedule in Spanish
Which days and shifts are on your schedule? Ask about the coming week and where to find the roster.
Read and practiseReporting lateness to work in Spanish
Running late for work? Tell a colleague and give an estimated arrival time, then update them if it changes.
Read and practiseAsking for time off work in Spanish
Need particular days off? Request the dates politely and ask how and to whom to submit your leave request.
Read and practiseCalling in sick to work in Spanish
Tell your workplace that you are ill, mention an appointment and say when you will give an update.
Read and practiseAsking about a payslip in Spanish
Find your monthly payslip, ask about an unfamiliar entry and request a clear explanation from a colleague.
Read and practiseAsking about job vacancies in Spanish
Find out whether a job is open, ask how to apply and understand a reply about sending your CV by email.
Read and practiseDescribing work experience in Spanish
Talk about previous jobs, the time spent in a role and the responsibilities that were part of your routine.
Read and practiseAsking about job requirements in Spanish
What does a position require? Ask about experience, skills, language ability and qualifications before applying.
Read and practiseAsking for work instructions in Spanish
A new task can have several steps: ask how to begin, request a demonstration and check what comes next.
Read and practiseReporting a broken printer in Spanish
A printer stops working at the office: describe the fault, mention a paper jam and ask whom to notify.
Read and practiseAsking about work uniforms in Spanish
Does the job require a uniform? Ask about work clothes, required shoes, sizes and where to obtain them.
Read and practiseBooking a meeting room in Spanish
Is the meeting room free tomorrow? Ask about availability and reserve a space for a specific period.
Read and practiseAsking about lunch breaks in Spanish
When and where can staff eat lunch? Ask about the break time, its length and places to eat.
Read and practiseIntroducing a new colleague in Spanish
A new person joins the team: introduce your colleague and explain their role and department in Spanish.
Read and practiseAsking about workplace training in Spanish
When is the next training session? Ask about its schedule and what materials to bring along.
Read and practiseDiscussing salary expectations in Spanish
What salary range suits the role? Discuss annual pay, gross and net figures, and benefits before making a decision.
Read and practiseExplaining a career gap in Spanish
A period away from work can be explained briefly: describe what you did, what you learned and how it relates to the position.
Read and practiseClarifying a meeting agenda in Spanish
Ask about a meeting’s purpose, decisions, responsibilities and deadlines using clear Spanish workplace phrases.
Read and practiseAsking about contract terms in Spanish
Before signing, clarify the length of an employment contract and the notice required from each party.
Read and practiseRequesting a job reference in Spanish
A former colleague can provide a reference: ask politely, explain the role and request permission before sharing contact details.
Read and practisePresenting strengths in a Spanish interview
A useful interview answer names a workplace strength, supports it with a concrete example and connects it to the role.
Read and practiseGiving a project update in Spanish
Report completed work, explain a dependency and discuss its effect on the next project stage in Spanish.
Read and practiseExplaining a workplace mistake in Spanish
A wrong file or date needs a clear response: acknowledge the error, explain the correction and say how you will prevent a repeat.
Read and practiseReporting a safety hazard in Spanish
A wet floor or blocked exit calls for a clear warning: identify the location and ask for immediate action in Spanish.
Read and practiseClarifying task priorities in Spanish
Ask which task comes first, clarify deadlines and confirm your next action in a Spanish workplace conversation.
Read and practiseArranging equipment repairs in Spanish
A scanner that will not start needs a useful repair request: describe the fault and location, then arrange a technician’s visit.
Read and practiseRequesting remote work in Spanish
Could a day at home work for your team? Propose remote work, explain availability and agree on practical arrangements.
Read and practiseRequesting a change to working hours in Spanish
Discuss a regular change to your working hours, explain its effect on the team and suggest a trial period.
Read and practiseHanding over unfinished work in Spanish
Explain what is finished, what remains pending and who will take the next step in a Spanish work handover.
Read and practiseDiscussing overtime at work in Spanish
Ask whether extra hours are needed, how they are paid and whether time off can compensate for them.
Read and practiseWelcoming a client at work in Spanish
A client arrives at the office: greet them politely, introduce their contact and explain where the meeting will take place.
Read and practiseRequesting a deadline extension in Spanish
Explain a delay, propose a new delivery date and ask for a deadline extension in Spanish at work.
Read and practiseTransferring a client call in Spanish
A caller needs the right person: confirm their destination, explain a transfer and offer a message if nobody is available.
Read and practiseAsking a customer for order details in Spanish
A customer order needs a number, the right items and clear quantities; polite questions help confirm each detail.
Read and practiseGiving specific feedback at work in Spanish
Give constructive feedback in Spanish by naming a strength, identifying a specific issue and proposing a revision.
Read and practiseExplaining a product shortage in Spanish
Tell a customer that an item is unavailable, explain a delivery delay and offer a useful alternative or a later update.
Read and practiseAsking for feedback on your work in Spanish
After finishing a task, ask for a specific opinion, request an example and confirm what to improve next time.
Read and practiseSuggesting a workplace process improvement
A shared list can save time: propose a workplace change, explain its benefit and suggest a trial.
Read and practiseTaking turns in a meeting in Spanish
Ask to contribute, apologize for interrupting and give someone space to finish during a Spanish-speaking meeting.
Read and practisePlanning a meeting agenda in Spanish
Ask to include a topic, clarify time for each item and identify a presenter in a Spanish workplace meeting.
Read and practiseExplaining a blocked task at work in Spanish
Explain a work task blocked by missing file access, ask a colleague to check permission and state what you can do meanwhile.
Read and practiseHandling audio trouble in a Spanish video meeting
Describe a video-call audio problem in Spanish, ask about the microphone and suggest another way to continue.
Read and practiseClarifying which file version to use in Spanish
Explain in Spanish that you received two file versions, cite their dates and ask which one to edit.
Read and practiseRequesting a text version of a file in Spanish
Explain what prevents you from using the file, ask for a text version and, if possible, request preserved headings.
Read and practiseAsking before photographing a whiteboard in Spanish
Ask permission in Spanish to photograph a whiteboard, discuss what to erase and clarify whether sharing with a team is acceptable.
Read and practiseRequesting captions during a meeting in Spanish
Ask in Spanish for meeting captions, one speaker at a time and spoken summaries of shared-screen points.
Read and practiseClarifying who will do each task in Spanish
Use Spanish to discuss who will review data and formatting, send a final version and confirm a proposed deadline.
Read and practiseAsking a colleague to cover a shift in Spanish
Ask a colleague in Spanish to cover a shift, give the hours, offer an exchange and discuss confirming the change.
Read and practiseAsking for approval before sharing a work document in Spanish
A short workplace conversation can make the intended audience and document version clear before sharing. Name the document, ask who may receive it and confirm which version is ready to send.
Read and practiseAsking about recording a meeting in Spanish
Ask for permission to record a meeting, check whether participants agree and ask where the file will be stored.
Read and practiseAsking about double-sided printing in Spanish
Ask whether a printer can print on both sides, where to find the setting and what access or fees apply.
Read and practiseRescheduling a job interview in Spanish
Ask to change the time of a job interview and confirm an alternative without assuming it is accepted.
Read and practiseRequesting access to a shared folder in Spanish
Explain that a shared folder does not open and ask the responsible person for the access you need.
Read and practiseClarifying a meeting time zone in Spanish
Ask which time zone applies to a meeting and check whether the stated time is local or UTC.
Read and practiseExplaining a delayed order to a customer in Spanish
Explain a transport delay, distinguish an estimated date from a confirmed date and offer a choice.
Read and practiseNegotiating a job offer in Spanish
A salary proposal can open a conversation: discuss an offer, request a change and give a clear reason.
Read and practiseDiscussing promotion opportunities in Spanish
Promotion criteria and concrete results help frame a conversation about advancement and the next steps.
Read and practiseNegotiating project scope in Spanish
A limited budget calls for choices: discuss deliverables, priorities and resources before agreeing on scope.
Read and practiseDisclosing a conflict of interest in Spanish
A potential personal or financial connection can affect a workplace decision; explain it and discuss a way to manage it.
Read and practiseAn uneven workload at work
An imbalance in urgent tasks can strain a team: describe its effects and suggest a fairer allocation in Spanish.
Read and practiseMediating a team disagreement in Spanish
A team disagrees about priorities or schedules: summarize each position, find a shared goal and propose a limited trial.
Read and practiseDeclining an unrealistic work request in Spanish
A tight deadline or full workload calls for a clear limit and a practical alternative that colleagues can discuss.
Read and practiseConfidential information at work
A sensitive report calls for clear boundaries: ask who may access it, seek permission and establish what can be disclosed.
Read and practiseNegotiating an invoice payment schedule
An invoice due date can be renegotiated: propose instalments, discuss the timing and confirm any agreement in writing.
Read and practiseHandling a customer complaint
An incomplete order needs a careful response: acknowledge the problem, investigate and offer a possible remedy without guarantees.
Read and practisePresenting a business recommendation
A pilot project can make a proposal concrete: state your recommendation, explain the reason and describe expected benefits.
Read and practiseExplaining a budget variance in Spanish
Actual spending can differ from a plan: explain the size and cause of a variance and its consequences for future funds.
Read and practiseDiscussing a project risk in Spanish
A supplier might fail: describe a project risk, estimate its likelihood and propose a measure to reduce its impact.
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