Spanish Phone Call Phrases
Master 2 essential Spanish phrases for phone-calls with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish phone-calls Phrases
Master telephone conversations in Spanish with phrases for answering, making calls, taking messages, and professional phone etiquette. Navigate business and personal calls confidently.
When to Use These Phrases
Phone etiquette varies by country. "¿Aló?" common in Latin America, "¿Diga?" or "¿Dígame?" in Spain. Identify yourself early. Use "usted" unless caller indicates otherwise. Speaking louder/slower is normal on phones.
Learning Tips for phone-calls Phrases
- Answer: "¿Aló?" "¿Bueno?" "¿Diga?" (varies by country)
- Identify: "Habla [name]" (This is [name] speaking), "Soy [name]"
- Ask for: "¿Está [name]?" (Is [name] there?), "¿Puedo hablar con...?" (May I speak with...?)
- Messages: "¿Puedo dejar un mensaje?" (Can I leave a message?)
Essential phone-calls Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for phone-calls situations
Complete List of phone-calls Phrases
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish phone-calls Phrases
How do you answer the phone in Spanish?
Varies by country: "¿Aló?" (most Latin America), "¿Bueno?" (Mexico), "¿Hola?" (some countries), "¿Diga?" or "¿Dígame?" (Spain). Business: "[Company name], buenos días/tardes" or "Habla [name]" (This is [name] speaking).
How do you make a phone call in Spanish?
Ask for person: "¿Está [name]?" (Is [name] there?), "¿Puedo hablar con [name]?" (May I speak with [name]?), "¿Se encuentra [name]?" (Is [name] available?). Identify: "Habla [name]" (This is [name]), "Soy [name]" (I'm [name]), "Le llamo de..." (I'm calling from...).
What do you say when the connection is bad in Spanish?
"No te escucho bien" (I can't hear you well), "Se corta la llamada" (The call is cutting out), "Hay interferencia" (There's interference), "¿Me oyes?" (Can you hear me?), "Te llamo después" (I'll call you later), "Voy a colgar y te llamo de nuevo" (I'll hang up and call you back).
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