Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre pasar aduana con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de pasar aduana 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 frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“Could you confirm the return ticket?”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“The counter is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“The length of stay is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“Let’s check the boarding pass before we continue.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“I have a question about the departure.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“I have a question about the gate.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“Could you confirm the arrival?”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“Let’s check the platform before we continue.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“Let’s check the luggage before we continue.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“Could you confirm the baggage?”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“The entry stamp is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra frecuente al moverte o resolver algo durante un viaje
“I have a question about the visa.”Frases que realmente podés usar
Could we go over the details for pasar aduana?
I’ll be staying for ten days.
I have a reservation under…
What time does it leave?
I’m here because I need help with pasar aduana.
Is this the right line for…?
Is there an extra fee?
Could you check that for me, please?
What happens if that changes?
I’d rather check now than make a mistake later.
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
Is there a deadline I should know about?
Could you walk me through that step?
Diálogo realista
Traveler: Hi. I’m not completely sure what the next step is, so I wanted to check with you.
Agent: Sure. What would you like to check first?
Traveler: Could we go over the details for pasar aduana?
Agent: Okay. The first thing we should look at is the return ticket.
Traveler: That part is clear. My question is really about the counter.
Agent: Sure. In this case, the counter depends on the length of stay.
Traveler: That makes sense. Can I confirm exactly what happens next?
Agent: Correct. The boarding pass is the final detail we need before moving ahead.
Traveler: I’ll be staying for ten days.
Agent: That’s a good question. If the departure changes, let us know as soon as possible.
Traveler: Got it. I also have the gate with me in case you need it.
Agent: Yes. It’s better to have it ready, especially if we need to verify a detail.
Traveler: I have a reservation under…
Agent: No problem. I’ll explain the arrival in plain terms and then you can tell me if anything is unclear.
Traveler: Thanks. The vocabulary is actually easier when I can connect it to the situation.
Agent: That’s a good approach. Listen for the platform, the time or number, and the action you need to take.
Traveler: What time does it leave?
Agent: If anything changes, contact us and mention the luggage. That will help us find your details quickly.
Traveler: Okay, I’ll do that. And the baggage stays the same, correct?
Agent: That’s correct. The baggage stays exactly as discussed.
Traveler: Thanks. I’ve written down the main points, so I should be all set.
Agent: Of course. Good luck with everything.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre pasar aduana, 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 “return ticket”, “counter” o “length of stay”. 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 need you to explain it.
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the return ticket.
✓ Could you tell me about the return ticket, 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 pasar aduana?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para preguntar por “return ticket” y otra para confirmar “counter”. 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.