How to Say ‘If possible’ in Mexican Spanish
Si es posible
see ehs poh-SEE-bleh
[see ehs poh-SEE-bleh]
💬 Usage Tip: [Si es posible] is a softener that makes a request sound less demanding. You can add it to many service phrases: [una mesa afuera, si es posible] or [más temprano, si es posible].
Phrase Breakdown
Si
[see]
if
Introduces a condition, as in making a polite request.
Si es posible, quisiéramos una mesa más tranquila.
If possible, we would like a quieter table.
es
[ehs]
is
A form of the verb 'ser,' meaning 'is.'
Si es posible, celebremos cerca de la ventana.
If it is possible, let's celebrate near the window.
posible
[poh-SEE-bleh]
possible
Used to ask whether something can be done.
Preguntamos si era posible cambiar a una mesa más privada.
We asked if it was possible to change to a more private table.
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