Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre pedir una extensión en el trabajo con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de pedir una extensión en el trabajo 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
término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“I have a question about the delivery.”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“I have a question about the estimate.”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Could you confirm the meeting?”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Could you confirm the task?”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Could you confirm the salary?”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“I have a question about the manager.”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Let’s check the role before we continue.”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Could you confirm the scope?”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Let’s check the availability before we continue.”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“I have a question about the project.”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Could you confirm the status?”término útil para conversaciones y decisiones laborales
“Could you confirm the dependency?”Frases que realmente podés usar
I want to make sure I understood correctly.
I appreciate the feedback.
We’re on track for the current deadline.
Could we revisit that point?
The main blocker right now is…
What would be the best next step?
Would it be possible to…?
What would you like me to prioritise?
Could we confirm the exact time and date?
What happens if that changes?
Could you write that down for me?
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
What would you recommend in this situation?
Diálogo realista
Alex: Hello. I’d like to go over a few details, if that’s okay.
Morgan: Certainly. What information do you already have?
Alex: I want to make sure I understood correctly.
Morgan: Okay. The first thing we should look at is the delivery.
Alex: That part is clear. My question is really about the estimate.
Morgan: Yes. We normally confirm the estimate and then update the meeting.
Alex: Could I check one thing? I don’t want to misunderstand the timing.
Morgan: Yes, that’s right. Once the task is confirmed, there shouldn’t be any other action for you today.
Alex: I appreciate the feedback.
Morgan: That’s a good question. If the salary changes, let us know as soon as possible.
Alex: That helps. Should I keep the manager available for the next step?
Morgan: Yes, keep it handy. Someone may ask you to confirm it later.
Alex: We’re on track for the current deadline.
Morgan: Sure. The role is simpler than it sounds; there are only two things to remember.
Alex: Perfect. I’m trying to focus on the key information instead of translating every word.
Morgan: That’s a good approach. Listen for the scope, the time or number, and the action you need to take.
Alex: Could we revisit that point?
Morgan: If anything changes, contact us and mention the availability. That will help us find your details quickly.
Alex: Before I go, can I confirm the project as well?
Morgan: That’s correct. The project stays exactly as discussed.
Alex: Could you also show me where the status appears? I want to recognise it next time.
Morgan: Sure. In this context, “status” is the detail people usually mention when they confirm the arrangement. You don’t need a long answer; a short confirmation is enough.
Alex: Excellent. I’ll follow those steps and get back in touch if anything changes.
Morgan: No problem at all. Take care.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre pedir una extensión en el trabajo, 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 “delivery”, “estimate” o “meeting”. 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.
✓ Could you confirm it for me?
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the delivery.
✓ Could you tell me about the delivery, please?
Agregar could y please hace que un pedido de información suene mucho más natural.
Mini práctica
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