Spanish Confirmation & Clarification Phrases
Master 8 essential Spanish phrases for confirmation-clarification with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish confirmation-clarification Phrases
Essential Spanish phrases for confirming information and asking for clarification. Learn to verify understanding, ask people to repeat themselves, and ensure clear communication in Spanish conversations.
When to Use These Phrases
Use confirmation phrases to verify information: "¿Verdad?" (Right?), "¿No es así?" (Isn't that so?). Ask for clarification with "¿Cómo?" (Pardon?), "¿Puedes repetir?" (Can you repeat?), or "No entiendo" (I don't understand).
Learning Tips for confirmation-clarification Phrases
- Tag questions: Add "¿verdad?" "¿no?" or "¿cierto?" to confirm: "Vienes mañana, ¿verdad?"
- Ask to slow down: "Más despacio, por favor" (Slower, please)
- Check understanding: "¿Entiendes?" (Do you understand?) or "¿Me explico?" (Am I explaining myself?)
- Confirm: "Exacto" (Exactly), "Eso es" (That's it), "Correcto" (Correct)
Essential confirmation-clarification Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for confirmation-clarification situations
Can you repeat that?
Spanish: ¿Puedes repetir eso, por favor?
How do you say this in Spanish?
Spanish: ¿Cómo se dice esto en español?
How do you spell that?
Spanish: ¿Cómo se escribe eso?
I don't understand
Spanish: No entiendo
I mean
Spanish: o sea
Please speak more slowly
Spanish: Por favor, hable más despacio.
Complete List of confirmation-clarification Phrases
Can you repeat that?
¿Puedes repetir eso, por favor?
How do you say this in Spanish?
¿Cómo se dice esto en español?
How do you spell that?
¿Cómo se escribe eso?
I don't understand
No entiendo
I mean
o sea
Please speak more slowly
Por favor, hable más despacio.
What do you mean?
¿Qué quieres decir?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish confirmation-clarification Phrases
How do you ask someone to repeat themselves in Spanish?
Polite: "¿Cómo?" or "¿Perdón?" (Pardon?), "¿Puedes repetir, por favor?" (Can you repeat, please?), "¿Podrías decir eso otra vez?" (Could you say that again?). Very polite: "Disculpe, no lo escuché bien" (Excuse me, I didn't hear well).
How do you confirm information in Spanish?
Add tag questions: "¿verdad?" (right?), "¿no?" (isn't it?), "¿cierto?" (true?). Or ask: "¿Es correcto?" (Is that correct?), "¿Estoy en lo cierto?" (Am I right?). Confirm: "Sí, así es" (Yes, that's how it is).
What do you say when you don't understand Spanish?
"No entiendo" (I don't understand), "No comprendo" (I don't comprehend), "¿Qué significa...?" (What does... mean?), "¿Me lo puedes explicar?" (Can you explain it to me?), or "¿Puedes hablar más despacio?" (Can you speak more slowly?).
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