Spanish Lesson: Scheduling An Appointment in Spanish

Summary

This video teaches how to tell time and schedule appointments in Spanish. It starts by explaining key phrases for asking and answering about time, such as '¿Qué hora es?' (What time is it?) and 'Son las...' (It's...). It also covers common expressions like 'de la mañana' (in the morning) and 'de la tarde' (in the afternoon). Additionally, it teaches how to book appointments using polite, formal language, along with asking about availability, providing personal details, and confirming or changing appointments. Finally, a fun story demonstrates these concepts, with English subtitles for comprehension.

Takeaways

• ⏰ The video teaches how to tell time and make appointments in Spanish, starting with learning basic time expressions.
• ❓ To ask for the time, use phrases like '¿Qué hora es?' (What time is it?) or '¿Tienes hora?' (Do you have the time?).
• 🕒 When telling time, use 'es' for 1:00 (singular) and 'son' for all other hours (plural), e.g., 'Es la una' (It's 1:00) and 'Son las dos' (It's 2:00).
• 🌞 Instead of AM/PM, Spanish uses phrases like 'de la mañana' (in the morning), 'de la tarde' (in the afternoon), and 'de la noche' (at night).
• 📅 To book an appointment, begin with polite greetings like 'Buenos días' (Good morning) or 'Buenas tardes' (Good afternoon).
• 📞 Key appointment phrases include 'Quisiera reservar' (I'd like to book) or '¿Tiene una apertura?' (Do you have an opening?).
• ⏳ Ask about appointment duration using '¿Cuánto tiempo dura?' (How long does it last?).
• 📝 When scheduling, provide basic information such as your full name and phone number, e.g., '¿Cuál es tu número de móvil?' (What’s your mobile number?).
• 🔄 If you need to reschedule, say 'Necesito cambiar la hora de mi cita' (I need to change the time of my appointment).
• 🎉 End the conversation politely with phrases like 'Muchas gracias' (Thank you very much) and 'Que tenga un buen día' (Have a good day).

Q & A

What are two common ways to ask for the time in Spanish?

The two common ways to ask for the time in Spanish are '¿Qué hora es?' (What time is it?) and '¿Tienes la hora?' (Do you have the time?).

How do you say 'It's 1:00' and 'It's 8:00' in Spanish?

To say 'It's 1:00' in Spanish, you say 'Es la una'. To say 'It's 8:00', you say 'Son las ocho'.

What are the time-specific phrases used in Spanish instead of 'AM' and 'PM'?

In Spanish, 'de la mañana' is used for morning hours (AM), 'de la tarde' is used from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 'de la noche' is used for the evening (8:00 PM to midnight), and 'de la madrugada' refers to the early morning hours (1:00 AM to 5:00 AM).

How do you express 'half past' and 'quarter past' in Spanish?

To express 'half past' in Spanish, you say 'y media'. For 'quarter past', you say 'y cuarto'.

What is the format for telling time when specifying minutes in Spanish?

The format is 'Es' or 'Son' + 'las' + the hour + 'y' + the number of minutes. For example, 'Son las tres y veintinueve' means 'It's 3:29'.

What are some common time-related phrases in Spanish when planning around a certain time?

Some common phrases include 'Alrededor de' (Around), 'De la mañana' (In the morning), 'De la tarde' (In the afternoon), and 'De la noche' (At night).

What is the Spanish phrase for 'The day after tomorrow' and 'The day before yesterday'?

'The day after tomorrow' is 'Pasado mañana', and 'The day before yesterday' is 'Anteayer'.

How do you formally request to schedule an appointment in Spanish?

You can use the phrases 'Me gustaría programar una cita' (I would like to schedule an appointment) or 'Quiero reservar una cita' (I want to book an appointment).

What basic information might you be asked for when scheduling an appointment in Spanish?

You may be asked for your full name ('nombre completo'), phone number ('número de teléfono'), age ('edad'), and date of birth ('fecha de nacimiento').

What phrase would you use to request a change to your appointment in Spanish?

To request a change, you can say '¿Puedo cambiar la hora de mi cita?' (Can I change the time of my appointment?) or '¿Es posible cambiar la fecha?' (Is it possible to change the date?).