Greetings & Farewells
Polite PhrasesSpanishFrases de Cortesa
Let me introduce myselfLet me introduce
I am (Peter)My name is (Peter)He/She is calledThis is(Carmen) (female)This is(John) (male)Introductions - IntroduccionesMe presentoLe presento
Soy (Pedro)Me llamo (Pedro)Se llamaEsta es(Carmen)Este es(Juan)
Pleased to meet you. (informal)
Please to meet you, sir.Pleased to meet you, madam. (polite)Responses - RespuestasMucho gusto.
Encantado, seor.Encantada, seora.
PleaseThank you / thanksThank you very much
YesNoPolite words and answers Frases de cortesa y respuestasPor favorGraciasMuchas gracias
SiNo
Im sorryIm very sorryYoure welcome
Excuse me
Excuse me (to get past someone)Sorry & Excuse Me Lo siento y PerdoneLo sientoLo siento muchoDe nada
Por favorPerdone
Con permiso
I want (not very polite!)I would like
May I?
What would you like? (informal with friends and family)What would you like? (formal)Requesting something Para hacer algoQuieroQuisiera
Puedo (+ infinitive) ?
Qu quieres?
Qu quiere?
In English, what are they saying?En ingls, qu estn diciendo?Por Favor Me presento. Soy Carmen.Encantada, Carmen.Puedo tener su nombre?Si. Me llamo Maria.
PerdoneQu quiere?Puedo tener una naranja por favor?Si.
In Spanish, how do you say?En espaol, cmo se dice?Excuse me (wishing to get passed)Im sorry.Thank you very muchDont mention it.