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How to Say ‘If you like, let them know first’ in Spain Spanish

Si quieres, avísales primero

see kee-EH-rehs ah-BEE-sah-lehs pree-meh-roh

[see kee-EH-rehs ah-BEE-sah-lehs pree-meh-roh]

Phrase Breakdown

Si quieres,

see kee-EH-rehs

if you want,

'Si' without an accent means 'if'. Say 'quieres' as KYEH-res and pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Si quieres, te acompaño.

If you want, I'll go with you.

Words in this phrase

[see]

Introduces a condition or polite offer.

Example

«Si» tienes tiempo, hablamos después del evento.

“If” you have time, we can talk after the event.

quieres

[kee-EH-rehs]

you want

From querer, used informally to ask what someone would like or prefer.

Example

«quieres» conocer a la reclutadora, puedo presentártela.

If “you want” to meet the recruiter, I can introduce you to her.

avísales primero

ah-BEE-sah-lehs pree-meh-roh

let them know first

This is an informal command, 'avisa', plus 'les' (to them). The stress stays on 'VÍ': a-VÍ-sa-les.

Example

Avísales antes de salir.

Let them know before leaving.

Words in this phrase

avísales

[ah-BEE-sah-lehs]

let them know

Command of 'avisar' (to notify) plus 'les' (them).

Example

Avísales cuando llegues.

Let them know when you arrive.

primero

[pree-meh-roh]

First

Before the others in time or order.

Example

Primero debemos conocernos mejor.

First, we should get to know each other better.

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