Clarifying file requirements | Learn Spanish in English

Spanish lesson set in a contemporary Madrid everyday setting: At work, two adults clarify the required file format and ask for an example to follow..

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Dialogue

A

¿Podrías aclararme los requisitos?

poh-DREE-ahs ah-klah-RAHR-meh lohs reh-kee-SEE-tohs Could you clarify the requirements for me?
B

¿Qué parte no está clara?

keh PAR-teh noh es-TAH KLAH-rah Which part is unclear?
A

No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar.

noh es-TOY seh-GOO-roh deh keh for-MAH-toh deh ar-CHEE-boh oo-SAHR I'm not sure which file format to use.
B

Usa el formato de documento estándar para la versión final.

OO-sah el for-MAH-toh deh doh-koo-MEN-toh es-TAN-dar PAH-rah lah behr-SYON fee-NAHL Use the standard document format for the final version.
A

¿Tienes un ejemplo que pueda seguir?

TYEH-nehs oon eh-HEM-ploh keh PWEH-dah seh-GEER Do you have an example I can follow?
B

Puedo enviarte un ejemplo de una solicitud similar.

PWEH-doh em-BYAR-teh oon eh-HEM-ploh deh OO-nah soh-lee-see-TOOD see-mee-LAHR I can send a sample from a similar request.
A

Eso me ayudaría a entender qué debo entregar.

EH-soh meh ah-yoo-dah-REE-ah ah en-ten-DEHR keh DEH-boh en-treh-GAHR That would help me understand what to deliver.
B

Envíame una nota si algo más no está claro.

em-BYAH-meh OO-nah NOH-tah see AHL-goh mahs noh es-TAH KLAH-roh Send me a note if anything else is unclear.

Word by Word

Podrías “Podrías” means “could you” in this polite request for clarification. It is the form used to soften a request to another person. A useful reuse pattern is “Podrías” followed by an action, as in “Podrías aclararme los requisitos?”.
aclararme “aclararme” means “clarify for me” in “¿Podrías aclararme los requisitos?”. It combines the action of clarifying with “me”, showing who receives the clarification. This pattern is useful when asking someone to make a point clear for you.
los “los” is the definite article in “los requisitos”, referring to specific requirements. It comes directly before the plural noun it determines. A useful reuse pattern is “los” plus a plural noun.
requisitos “requisitos” means “requirements” here: the conditions or specifications that need to be followed. It is the object of “aclararme” in “aclararme los requisitos”. This word is useful when discussing what a task, form, or delivery needs.
no “no” makes the statement negative in “¿Qué parte no está clara?” and “No estoy seguro...”. It appears directly before the verb or verb phrase being negated. Use “no” when saying that something is not the case.
Qué “Qué” asks which or what part is unclear in “¿Qué parte no está clara?”. Its accent marks its use in a question. It comes before the noun “parte” in this question pattern.
parte “parte” means “part” in the question about which section is unclear. In “¿Qué parte no está clara?”, it identifies the specific section being discussed. A useful pattern is “qué parte” when asking someone to identify a section or element.
está “está” means “is” in the description of the part’s current state: “no está clara”. It links “parte” with the description “clara”. This form is useful for describing how something is at a particular time or in a particular situation.
clara “clara” means “clear” in “¿Qué parte no está clara?”. It describes whether the part can be understood. It appears after “está” in the pattern “está clara”.
estoy “estoy” means “I am” in “No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar”. It presents the speaker’s current state of being unsure. A useful reuse pattern is “estoy” followed by a description of the speaker’s current condition.
seguro “seguro” means “sure” in “No estoy seguro...”. Together with “estoy”, it expresses that the speaker is not certain. This pattern is useful when stating uncertainty about a choice or piece of information.
de “de” introduces the matter about which the speaker is unsure in “estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar”. It links “seguro” to the question of which format to use. This is a useful part of the pattern “estar seguro de” followed by the relevant point.
formato “formato” means “format” in “qué formato de archivo usar”. It identifies the type or arrangement required for the file. A useful reuse pattern is “formato de” followed by the kind of item, as in “formato de archivo”.
archivo “archivo” means “file” in “formato de archivo”. It specifies what the format belongs to. The pattern “formato de archivo” is useful when discussing how a digital file should be prepared.
usar “usar” means “to use” in “qué formato de archivo usar”. It names the action the speaker needs to carry out with the chosen format. It follows the question about which format is needed.
Usa “Usa” means “use” as a direct instruction in “Usa el formato de documento estándar”. It tells the other person which format to choose. A useful reuse pattern is “Usa” followed by the item or method to use.
el “el” is the definite article in “el formato de documento estándar”, referring to the specified format. It comes immediately before the singular noun “formato”. A useful reuse pattern is “el” plus a singular noun.
documento “documento” means “document” in “formato de documento estándar”. It identifies the type of format being requested. The pattern “formato de documento” is useful when specifying a document format.
estándar “estándar” means “standard” in “el formato de documento estándar”. It specifies that the format should be the established or expected one. It comes after the noun phrase it describes here.
para “para” means “for” in “para la versión final”. It introduces the intended use or stage of the format. A useful pattern is “para” followed by the purpose or item intended.
la “la” is the definite article in “la versión final”, referring to a specific final version. It comes before the singular noun “versión”. A useful reuse pattern is “la” plus a singular noun.
versión “versión” means “version” in “la versión final”. It identifies the form of the document that will be delivered as the final one. It is described by “final” in this phrase.
final “final” means “final” in “la versión final”. It distinguishes the version intended for completion or delivery. It appears after “versión” in this noun phrase.
Tienes “Tienes” means “do you have” in the question “¿Tienes un ejemplo que pueda seguir?”. It asks whether the other person possesses or can provide an example. A useful pattern is “Tienes” followed by the item being requested.
un “un” means “a” or “an” in “un ejemplo”. It introduces one non-specific example. It comes directly before the singular noun “ejemplo”.
ejemplo “ejemplo” means “example” in “¿Tienes un ejemplo que pueda seguir?”. It refers to a model the speaker can use as a guide. This word is useful when asking for something that shows how a task should be done.
que “que” links “un ejemplo” with the action the speaker may perform in “un ejemplo que pueda seguir”. It introduces the description of what the example can be used for. Here it connects the noun with the following clause.
pueda “pueda” expresses that the speaker may be able to follow the example in “que pueda seguir”. It appears after “que” to describe the possible use of the example. This pattern is useful when describing an item that someone can use or carry out an action with.
seguir “seguir” means “follow” in “que pueda seguir”. It refers to using the example as a guide for completing the task. A useful pattern is “seguir” followed by an example, model, or set of instructions.
Puedo “Puedo” means “I can” in “Puedo enviarte un ejemplo...”. It expresses the speaker’s ability or willingness to send something. A useful pattern is “Puedo” followed by an action.
enviarte “enviarte” means “send you” in “Puedo enviarte un ejemplo”. It combines sending with “te”, identifying the person who will receive the item. This pattern is useful when offering to send someone a file, example, or message.
una “una” means “a” or “an” in “una solicitud similar”. It introduces one non-specific request. It comes before the singular noun “solicitud”.
solicitud “solicitud” means “request” in “una solicitud similar”. It refers to a previous or comparable request from which the example comes. This word is useful when discussing a formal request or task submitted to someone.
similar “similar” means “similar” in “una solicitud similar”. It says that the request resembles the current one. It comes after “solicitud” in this noun phrase.
Eso “Eso” means “that” and refers to the offer to send an example in “Eso me ayudaría...”. It points back to the information just mentioned rather than naming it again. This form is useful for referring to a previously mentioned action, offer, or situation.
me “me” means “me” in “Eso me ayudaría”. It identifies the person who would receive the help. It appears before the verb in this sentence.
ayudaría “ayudaría” means “would help” in “Eso me ayudaría a entender...”. It describes the possible benefit of receiving the example. A useful pattern is “ayudaría a” followed by the action that would become easier.
a “a” links “ayudaría” with the action “entender” in “me ayudaría a entender”. It introduces the action that the help would make possible. The pattern “ayudar a” is useful when saying that someone or something helps a person do an action.
entender “entender” means “understand” in “me ayudaría a entender”. It names the understanding the speaker hopes to gain from the example. It follows “ayudaría a” in this reusable construction.
debo “debo” means “I must” or “I should” in “qué debo entregar”. It expresses the speaker’s obligation or requirement about the item to deliver. A useful pattern is “debo” followed by an action.
entregar “entregar” means “deliver” in “qué debo entregar”. It refers to submitting or handing over the required work. It follows “debo” to state the action the speaker is required to complete.
Envíame “Envíame” means “send me” as a direct instruction in “Envíame una nota”. It combines the instruction to send with “me”, the recipient. A useful pattern is “Envíame” followed by the message or item to send.
nota “nota” means “note” in “Envíame una nota”. It refers to a short written message. This word is useful when asking someone to send a brief message about an issue or update.
si “si” means “if” in “si algo más no está claro”. It introduces the condition under which the other person should send a note. A useful pattern is “si” followed by the situation that may require an action.
algo “algo” means “something” in “si algo más no está claro”. It refers generally to any additional point or thing that may be unclear. It is useful when the exact item is not specified.
más “más” means “else” in “algo más”, referring to an additional unclear point beyond the one already discussed. Together, “algo más” means another thing or anything additional. This pattern is useful when checking whether there are further issues.

Grammar Points

Infinitivo + pronombre átono: enviarte

Puedo enviarte una solicitud.

PWEH-doh em-BYAR-teh OO-nah soh-lee-see-TOOD

I can send you a request.

In Spanish, object pronouns can attach to an infinitive: enviar + te = enviarte.

Condicional en -ía: ayudaría

Me ayudaría a entender la versión final.

meh ah-yoo-dah-REE-ah ah en-ten-DEHR lah behr-SYON fee-NAHL

It would help me understand the final version.

The ending -ía expresses a possible or hypothetical result, similar to “would” in English.

Spanish Vocabulary

aclararme verb
ah-klah-RAHR-meh clarify for me

¿Podrías aclararme los requisitos?

archivo noun
ar-CHEE-boh file

No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar.

está clara phrase
es-TAH KLAH-rah is clear

¿Qué parte no está clara?

estándar adj
es-TAN-dar standard

Usa el formato de documento estándar para la versión final.

formato noun
for-MAH-toh format

No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar.

formato de archivo phrase
for-MAH-toh deh ar-CHEE-boh file format

No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar.

parte noun
PAR-teh part

¿Qué parte no está clara?

qué parte phrase
keh PAR-teh which part

¿Qué parte no está clara?

requisitos noun
reh-kee-SEE-tohs requirements

¿Podrías aclararme los requisitos?

seguro adj
seh-GOO-roh sure

No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar.

usa verb
OO-sah use

Usa el formato de documento estándar para la versión final.

usar verb
oo-SAHR to use

No estoy seguro de qué formato de archivo usar.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Could you clarify the requirements for me?

Show Answer¿Podrías aclararme los requisitos?

Which part is unclear?

Show Answer¿Qué parte no está clara?

Do you have an example I can follow?

Show Answer¿Tienes un ejemplo que pueda seguir?

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

file

Show Answerarchivo

format

Show Answerformato

sure

Show Answerseguro

part

Show Answerparte