Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre preguntar el precio con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de preguntar el precio 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.
- Cerrar el intercambio dejando claro qué va a pasar después.
Vocabulario esencial
palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the cash before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the total before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the colour before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the stock.”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
“I have a question about the exchange.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The delivery is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the payment.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the refund before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The contactless is the part I’m not sure about.”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
“The sale is the part I’m not sure about.”Frases que realmente podés usar
Is there a discount on this item?
Do I need the receipt?
Is there another option?
Can I pay by card?
Could you recommend something similar?
Is this item on sale?
I’d like to return this.
Do you have this in a different size?
Who should I contact if I have another question?
Is there anything else I need to bring or prepare?
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
Is there a deadline I should know about?
Could you write that down for me?
Diálogo realista
Customer: Good morning. I’m here to sort out something and I want to make sure I explain it clearly.
Assistant: Sure. What would you like to check first?
Customer: Is there a discount on this item?
Assistant: Okay. The first thing we should look at is the cash.
Customer: That part is clear. My question is really about the total.
Assistant: Yes. We normally confirm the total and then update the colour.
Customer: That makes sense. Can I confirm exactly what happens next?
Assistant: Exactly. After that, we’ll record the stock and you’ll receive confirmation.
Customer: Do I need the receipt?
Assistant: That’s a good question. If the card changes, let us know as soon as possible.
Customer: That helps. Should I keep the exchange 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 another option?
Assistant: No problem. I’ll explain the delivery in plain terms and then you can tell me if anything is unclear.
Customer: That’s helpful. I understand the general idea; I just want to avoid missing one important detail.
Assistant: That’s a good approach. Listen for the payment, the time or number, and the action you need to take.
Customer: Can I pay by card?
Assistant: If you need to follow up, refer to the refund so the next person can see the history.
Customer: Before I go, can I confirm the contactless as well?
Assistant: Yes. Nothing else changes there.
Customer: I have one final vocabulary question about the receipt. What should I listen for?
Assistant: Of course. You’ll usually hear “receipt” together with a date, number or next action. If you miss it, ask the person to repeat that specific part.
Customer: Excellent. I’ll follow those steps and get back in touch if anything changes.
Assistant: Of course. Good luck with everything.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre preguntar el precio, 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
Pedir confirmación específica —un horario, un nombre o un paso— suena más natural que decir simplemente “I don’t understand”.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “cash”, “total” o “colour”. 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 confirm it.
✓ I’d like you to check it.
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the cash.
✓ Could you tell me about the cash, 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 preguntar el precio?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para preguntar por “cash” y otra para confirmar “total”. 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.