A short message is easier to answer when its purpose appears early.

The idea

Use a specific subject, greet the recipient, explain why you are writing and ask a clear question. End with thanks and an appropriate closing.

Examples

  • Asunto: Consulta sobre el horario del curso.Subject: Enquiry about the course timetable.
  • Buenos días:Good morning:
  • Les escribo para consultar el horario.I am writing to ask about the timetable.
  • ¿Podrían confirmar la fecha de inicio?Could you confirm the start date?
  • Muchas gracias por su ayuda.Thank you very much for your help.
  • Atentamente, Ana.Sincerely, Ana.

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

Watch out

The level of formality depends on your relationship with the recipient; adjust the greeting and closing to the situation.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the enquiry subject. Asunto: ___ sobre el horario. (Consulta / Despedida)

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    Consulta

    Consulta identifies the subject as an enquiry.

  2. State that you are asking about the timetable. Les escribo para ___ el horario. (consultar / cancelar)

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    consultar

    Consultar expresses the purpose of requesting information.

  3. Thank the recipient for help. Muchas gracias por su ___. (ayuda / respuesta)

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    ayuda

    Ayuda is what the writer thanks the recipient for.

Use it today

Draft an email asking a course provider to confirm its start date and timetable.