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10 Spanish phrases that make work meetings easier

You don't need perfect grammar to contribute in a meeting. You need a handful of phrases you can use with confidence.

By Lucía Fernández ·4 min read
Colleagues talking around a table during a meeting

More than 40 million people in the United States speak Spanish at home, and in New York it's part of everyday working life. If you collaborate with Spanish-speaking colleagues or clients, a few well-chosen phrases go a long way, long before you're fluent.

Opening the meeting

  1. "Buenos días a todos. ¿Empezamos?" Good morning, everyone. Shall we start?
  2. "Gracias por venir." Thanks for coming.
  3. "El objetivo de hoy es…" Today's goal is…

Keeping the conversation moving

  1. "¿Podrías repetirlo, por favor?" Could you repeat that, please? Nobody minds, and it shows you're listening.
  2. "Si te entiendo bien…" If I understand you correctly… Perfect for confirming before you respond.
  3. "Buena pregunta." Good question. It buys you a few seconds to think.
  4. "Estoy de acuerdo, pero…" I agree, but… A polite way to add a different view.

Wrapping up

  1. "Entonces, los próximos pasos son…" So, the next steps are…
  2. "Te envío un resumen por correo." I'll send you a summary by email.
  3. "Gracias, que tengan un buen día." Thanks, have a great day.

Practice beats perfection

Pick two phrases and use them in your next meeting. Your colleagues will appreciate the effort far more than they'll notice any mistakes.

Confidence in a language starts with ten phrases you can say without thinking.

Business Spanish for Professionals builds on exactly these situations, with short dialogues you can practice in 15 minutes a day.

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