Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre comprar online con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de comprar online para dar o pedir la información central.
- Confirmar nombres, números, tiempos o próximos pasos sin depender de traducciones literales.
- Pedir aclaraciones y reformular cuando no entendés una parte de la respuesta.
Vocabulario esencial
palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the card.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the price before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The confirmation is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Could you confirm the shipping?”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the order before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Could you confirm the product?”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The receipt is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the discount before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Could you confirm the tracking?”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the delivery before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The cash is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The exchange is the part I’m not sure about.”Frases que realmente podés usar
How much is it?
Could you recommend something similar?
Is there a discount on this item?
The tracking hasn’t updated.
Is there another option?
When will it be delivered?
Can I pay by card?
Could you confirm the delivery address?
What happens if that changes?
Could you walk me through that step?
Could we confirm the exact time and date?
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
I’d rather check now than make a mistake later.
Diálogo realista
Customer: Hello. I have a quick question before we get started.
Assistant: Absolutely. Give me the key details and I’ll see what we can do.
Customer: How much is it?
Assistant: Right. Let’s start with the card, because that usually determines the next step.
Customer: I have that. I’m less certain about the price.
Assistant: Of course. The easiest way to think about it is that the price comes before the confirmation.
Customer: I want to make sure I’ve got the details right before I continue.
Assistant: Correct. The shipping is the final detail we need before moving ahead.
Customer: Could you recommend something similar?
Assistant: It depends on the order. If that stays the same, the process is straightforward.
Customer: That helps. Should I keep the product available for the next step?
Assistant: Yes. It’s better to have it ready, especially if we need to verify a detail.
Customer: Is there a discount on this item?
Assistant: Sure. The receipt is simpler than it sounds; there are only two things to remember.
Customer: That’s helpful. I understand the general idea; I just want to avoid missing one important detail.
Assistant: Right. In a real conversation, catching the discount and the next action is usually enough.
Customer: The tracking hasn’t updated.
Assistant: For a follow-up, keep the tracking somewhere easy to find.
Customer: Before I go, can I confirm the delivery as well?
Assistant: Yes, the delivery is unchanged. You’re all set.
Customer: Before we finish, could you give me one example using “cash” so I know I understood it?
Assistant: Sure. In this context, “cash” is the detail people usually mention when they confirm the arrangement. You don’t need a long answer; a short confirmation is enough.
Customer: Thanks. I’ve written down the main points, so I should be all set.
Assistant: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre comprar online, identificá primero si la otra persona está pidiendo un dato, confirmando algo o indicando un próximo paso. Esa función te ayuda a responder incluso si no entendiste una palabra secundaria.
Confirmar es parte de una conversación natural
“Just to confirm…” y “So, if I understood correctly…” son recursos normales en inglés profesional y cotidiano. Sirven para reducir errores, no para demostrar inseguridad.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “card”, “price” o “confirmation”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
“I have a question” es la opción natural para introducir una consulta concreta.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that” o “say that again”.
✕ I need that you explain it.
✓ I need you to explain it.
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the card.
✓ Could you tell me about the card, please?
Agregar could y please hace que un pedido de información suene mucho más natural.
Mini práctica
Respondé las seis actividades. La corrección aparece en el momento y al final vas a ver tu resultado.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué frases conviene aprender primero para comprar online?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para preguntar por “card” y otra para confirmar “price”. Con esas tres funciones ya podés manejar una buena parte del intercambio.
¿Tengo que memorizar todas las frases?
No. Elegí primero tres o cuatro expresiones que realmente usarías, practicá el diálogo y después agregá alternativas.