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Politeness Phrases 99 chunks

¿Le importa si...?

Do you mind if...? (formal)

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Polite formal way to ask permission before doing something. Leaves the person free to decline. Use with usted.

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¿Te importa si...?

Do you mind if...? (informal)

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Informal version. Natural and considerate way to ask a friend or colleague for permission before doing something.

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Adelante

Go ahead / Come in

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Versatile word giving permission to proceed, enter, or speak. Works as a response to ¿puedo? or a gesture to let …

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Haga como en su casa

Make yourself at home

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Warm hospitality phrase inviting a guest to feel comfortable and relaxed. Está usted en su casa is a slightly more …

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Gracias por contar conmigo

Thank you for counting on me

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Said when someone chooses you for a task, project, or event. Shows appreciation for being trusted or included.

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¡Qué detalle!

What a thoughtful gesture!

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Warm exclamation when someone does something kind or considerate. Un detalle in Spanish means a thoughtful gesture or gift.

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¡Qué amabilidad!

How kind! / How thoughtful!

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Exclamation expressing genuine appreciation for someone's kindness. More emphatic than es muy amable.

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No se hubiera molestado

You shouldn't have

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Said when receiving an unexpected gift or kind gesture. Expresses pleasant surprise while acknowledging the person's effort.

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Quedo a su disposición

I remain at your disposal

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Formal written closing phrase offering continued availability. Very common at the end of professional emails and letters.

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Gracias por su atención

Thank you for your attention

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Formal closing phrase after a presentation, announcement, or email. Acknowledges the audience's or reader's focus.

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