How to Say ‘May I speak with Mrs. Martín, please?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Puedo hablar con la señora Martín, por favor?
PWEH-doh ah-BLAR kohn lah seh-NYOH-rah mar-TEEN por fah-BOR
[PWEH-doh ah-BLAR kohn lah seh-NYOH-rah mar-TEEN por fah-BOR]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Polite and natural for a business call. Spaniards often skip a greeting and go straight to the request, or start with a quick Hola, buenos días.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Puedo hablar
PWEH-doh ah-BLAR
Can I speak
This is a polite way to ask for someone on the phone. Keep the 'h' in 'hablar' silent.
¿Puedo hablar con el director?
Can I speak with the director?
Words in this phrase
Puedo
[PWEH-doh]
I can
First person singular of poder; expresses ability or possibility.
Puedo reunirme contigo el jueves.
I can meet with you on Thursday.
hablar
[ah-BLAR]
to speak / to talk
Infinitive verb meaning to communicate by speaking.
Hablar con empleados actuales ayuda a entender la cultura real.
Talking with current employees helps you understand the real culture.
con la señora Martín,
kohn lah seh-NYOH-rah mar-TEEN
with Mrs. Martín,
Say this as one smooth group: 'con-la-se-ÑO-ra-mar-TÍN'.
Hablo con la señora Martín.
I'm speaking with Mrs. Martín.
Words in this phrase
con
[kohn]
with
Preposition used to indicate company, connection, or interaction.
Hablé con una empleada sobre el ambiente laboral.
I spoke with an employee about the work environment.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
señora
[seh-NYOH-rah]
Mrs / Ms
Polite title for a woman, used before her surname.
La señora López no está.
Mrs López isn't in.
Martín
[mar-TEEN]
Martín (surname)
A common Spanish surname.
El señor Martín llega mañana.
Mr Martín arrives tomorrow.
por favor?
por fah-BOR
please?
This is the standard 'please'. Tap the 'r' in 'por' lightly and stress 'VOR'.
Un café, por favor.
A coffee, please.
Words in this phrase
por
[por]
for
A preposition used to express reason, purpose, or gratitude.
Por tu tiempo, te estoy muy agradecido.
For your time, I am very grateful to you.
favor
[fah-BOR]
favour
With 'por' forms 'please'.
Una mesa, por favor.
A table, please.
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