Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre comprar tecnología con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de comprar tecnología 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
subida / carga
“The upload is taking longer than expected.”modelo
“Which model is this?”cargador
“Does it come with a charger?”software
“The software needs an update.”batería
“How long does the battery last?”función / característica
“Could you show me how this feature works?”ticket / boleto
“Where can I buy a ticket?”dispositivo
“Try restarting the device.”permiso
“Do I need permission to use this area?”precio
“What’s the price of this item?”error de software
“I found a bug in the login screen.”demostración / demo
“Could you explain what ‘demo’ means here?”Frases que realmente podés usar
Is this compatible with…?
How long is the warranty?
Does it come with a charger?
Could you share your screen?
Could you check your permissions?
Could you grant me access?
Let me walk you through it.
I’ve attached a screenshot.
The issue started after…
Could you write that down for me?
Who should I contact if I have another question?
What would you recommend in this situation?
Would you mind saying that one more time?
Diálogo realista
User: Is this compatible with my laptop?
Support: Yes. Let me explain the details.
User: How long is the warranty?
Support: Sure. Let’s check it step by step.
User: Sorry, I didn’t quite catch that. Could you say it again?
Support: Of course. I’ll say it more slowly.
User: Does it come with a charger?
Support: Yes. Let me explain the details.
User: Could you share your screen?
Support: Of course. I can help with that.
User: Could you check your permissions?
Support: Of course. I can help with that.
User: Before we finish, I want to make sure I understood the important part.
Support: Of course. Repeat the key information in your own words, and I’ll tell you if anything needs correcting.
User: Okay. If I miss a word, is it fine to ask the other person to repeat just that part?
Support: Absolutely. You can ask them to repeat it, say it more slowly, or write it down if that would help.
User: That’s useful. I sometimes understand the general idea but worry that I missed one important detail.
Support: That happens often. Focus first on names, times, numbers, places, and the action you need to take next.
User: So I don’t need to understand every single word to keep the conversation moving.
Support: Exactly. A short clarification question is usually better than guessing or staying silent.
User: And if I need a moment to think, can I say something like “Let me check”?
Support: Yes. “Let me check,” “Give me a second,” and “Just to confirm” are all natural ways to buy a little time.
User: Great. I feel much more confident about handling this kind of conversation now.
Support: Good. Keep the useful phrases short, practise them out loud, and adapt them to the details you actually need.
User: No, that covers it. Thanks for your help.
Support: You’re welcome. Have a good day.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre comprar tecnología, 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 “upload”, “model” o “charger”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
Para una consulta concreta, “I have a question” es la opción natural.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that”.
✕ I need that you explain it.
✓ I need you to explain it.
Después de need se usa “person + to + verb”: “I need you to explain it”.
✕ What means this?
✓ What does this mean?
En preguntas con mean se usa el auxiliar does: “What does this mean?”
Mini práctica
Respondé las seis actividades. La corrección aparece en el momento y al final vas a ver tu resultado.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué conviene practicar primero en esta situación?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para pedir o dar la información principal y otra para pedir aclaración. Después practicá el diálogo en voz alta.
¿Tengo que memorizar todas las frases?
No. Elegí primero tres o cuatro expresiones que realmente usarías, practicá el diálogo y después agregá alternativas.