Situations
Awkward situations in Spanish
The chapters phrasebooks skip. Each one opens with the sentence you actually need, then explains why it is harder than the words suggest, and ends with the whole conversation as it actually went.
How to say the haircut is going wrong, in Spanish
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Perdona, lo veo un poquito más corto de lo que quería.
Sorry, it looks a bit shorter than I wanted.
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How to tell a restaurant about a food allergy, in Spanish
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Soy alérgico al marisco. ¿Me lo puede confirmar con la cocina?
I'm allergic to shellfish. Could you check with the kitchen for me?
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How to report a theft to the police, in Spanish
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Me han robado el bolso. Quiero poner una denuncia.
My bag has been stolen. I want to file a report.
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How to describe a symptom at the pharmacy, in Spanish
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Me duele el estómago desde ayer. ¿Me puede recomendar algo?
My stomach has hurt since yesterday. Can you recommend something?
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How to describe something in Spanish when you don't know the word
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No sé cómo se llama, pero sirve para apretar tornillos.
I don't know what it's called, but it's for tightening screws.
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How to question a charge on the bill, in Spanish
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Perdona, creo que hay un error: esta botella de vino no la hemos pedido.
Sorry, I think there's a mistake: we didn't order this bottle of wine.
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How to return something without a receipt, in Spanish
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Quisiera devolver esta chaqueta, pero no encuentro el recibo.
I'd like to return this jacket, but I can't find the receipt.
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How to decline an invitation politely, in Spanish
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Me encantaría, pero ese día ya tengo un compromiso.
I'd love to, but I already have a commitment that day.
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How to raise a noise problem with a neighbour, in Spanish
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Quería comentarte algo: el ruido de arriba se oye todas las noches.
I wanted to mention something: the noise from upstairs can be heard every night.
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How to get rebooked after a cancelled flight, in Spanish
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Mañana por la mañana no me sirve: tengo que estar allí esta noche.
Tomorrow morning is no good for me: I have to be there tonight.
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Every situation here is a conversation in the app. Free, no subscription, and the first attempt is allowed to be terrible.
