How to Say ‘Okay, but quickly, because I have a meeting.’ in Spain Spanish
Vale, pero rápido, que tengo una reunión.
BAH-leh PEH-roh RAH-pee-doh keh TEN-goh OO-nah reh-oo-NYOHN
[BAH-leh PEH-roh RAH-pee-doh keh TEN-goh OO-nah reh-oo-NYOHN]
💬 Usage Tip: In casual speech, que can mean "because" when you tack on a quick reason. For example: Me voy, que es tarde "I'm off, it's late".
Phrase Breakdown
Vale, pero rápido,
BAH-leh PEH-roh RAH-pee-doh
OK, but quickly,
'Vale' is the typical Spanish 'OK'. Stress 'RÁ' in 'rápido'.
Vale, nos vemos luego.
OK, see you later.
Words in this phrase
Vale
[BAH-leh]
okay
Very common Spain expression for agreement, like 'OK'.
Vale, nos vemos mañana.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
pero
[PEH-roh]
But
Used to introduce a contrast.
Quería ir, pero no podía.
I wanted to go, but I couldn't.
rápido
[RAH-pee-doh]
quickly / fast
Here used as an adverb meaning quickly; also an adjective 'fast'.
Come rápido, que llegamos tarde.
Eat quickly, we're late.
que tengo una reunión.
keh TEN-goh OO-nah reh-oo-NYOHN
because I have a meeting.
In colloquial speech, 'que' at the start of a clause often means 'because'.
Me voy, que es tarde.
I'm leaving, because it's late.
Words in this phrase
que
[keh]
because / since
Colloquial use introducing a reason after a command.
Abrígate, que hace frío.
Wrap up, because it's cold.
tengo
[TEN-goh]
I have
First person singular of tener; used to express possession, plans, or obligations.
Tengo disponibilidad el viernes por la tarde.
I am available on Friday afternoon.
una
[OO-nah]
a
An article introducing a feminine singular noun.
Busco una cultura cercana y humana.
I’m looking for a close and humane culture.
reunión
[reh-oo-NYOHN]
meeting
Feminine noun for a gathering of people, e.g. at work.
La reunión empieza a las diez.
The meeting starts at ten.
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