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Dialogue

Terminé un borrador de la propuesta.

tehr-mee-NEH oon boh-rrah-DOR deh lah proh-poo-ES-tah. I finished a draft of the proposal.

Puedo revisarlo antes de que lo compartas.

PWEH-doh reh-bee-SAR-loh AN-tays day kay loh kohm-PAR-tahs. I can review it before you share it.

¿Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?

poh-DREE-ahs reh-bee-SAR lah sayk-SYON day een-troh-dook-SYON? Could you check the introduction section?

La idea principal está clara.

lah ee-DEH-ah preen-see-PAHL es-TAH KLAH-rah. The main idea is clear.

Pero la sección parece demasiado larga.

PEH-roh lah sayk-SYON pah-REH-seh deh-mah-SYAH-doh LAR-gah. But the section feels too long.

¿Debería pasar algunos detalles a otra sección?

deh-beh-REE-ah pah-SAR ahl-GOO-nohs deh-TAH-yays ah OH-trah sayk-SYON? Should I move some details to another section?

Pon los detalles adicionales en la sección de contexto.

pohn lohs deh-TAH-yays ah-dee-syoh-NAH-lays en lah sayk-SYON day kohn-TEHKS-toh. Put the extra details in the background section.

Revisaré el borrador y te lo devolveré.

reh-bee-sah-REH el boh-rrah-DOR ee tay loh deh-bohl-beh-REH. I will revise the draft and send it back.

Envía la nueva versión cuando esté lista.

em-BYAH lah NWEH-bah behr-SYON KWAHN-doh es-TEH LEES-tah. Send the new version when it is ready.

Word by Word

Terminé “Terminé” means “I finished” here and presents the draft as completed. It is useful for reporting a completed task, as in “Terminé un borrador de la propuesta.” Use it in a work conversation when telling someone that you have completed something.

un “un” introduces one non-specific draft in “un borrador”. It agrees with the singular noun “borrador”. Use it before a singular masculine noun when introducing one item, such as a document mentioned for the first time.

borrador “borrador” means “draft”, the preliminary document being discussed. In “un borrador de la propuesta”, it identifies the document as an unfinished version of the proposal. Use it with “de” to specify what larger document the draft belongs to.

de “de” means “of” in “un borrador de la propuesta” and links the draft to the proposal. It shows the relationship between two nouns. Use it after a noun when identifying what it is connected with or belongs to.

la “la” means “the” in “la propuesta” and refers to a specific proposal. It is used with the singular feminine noun “propuesta”. Use it before a known or identifiable document when the listener can tell which one you mean.

propuesta “propuesta” means “proposal”, the work document whose draft is being reviewed. “la propuesta” refers to the specific proposal shared by the colleagues. Use it when discussing a proposal or its sections in a work setting.

Puedo “Puedo” means “I can” and offers the speaker’s ability or willingness to review the draft. It appears in “Puedo revisarlo”. Use “Puedo” with an action to offer to do something for someone.

revisarlo “revisarlo” means “review it”, with “it” referring to the draft. In “Puedo revisarlo”, the object is attached to the review action. Use this form when offering to review a document or another specific item.

antes “antes” means “before” and places the review earlier than the sharing in “antes de que lo compartas”. Use “antes de que” to say that one action should happen before another action.

que In “antes de que lo compartas”, “que” connects the time expression with the action that follows. The whole construction means “before you share it”. Use this construction when one person’s action must happen before another action.

lo “lo” means “it” in “antes de que lo compartas” and refers to the draft. It appears before the verb because it is the object being shared. Use it when referring back to a specific masculine singular item instead of repeating its name.

compartas “compartas” means “you share” in “antes de que lo compartas”. It describes the other person’s future action after the review. Use it in a time clause about when someone will share a document or item.

Podrías “Podrías” means “could you” and makes the request polite in “Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?”. Use “Podrías” with an action to ask a colleague to do something in a courteous way.

revisar “revisar” means “check” or “review” in “Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?”. It names the action requested after “Podrías”. Use it when asking someone to examine a document, section, or piece of work.

sección “sección” means “section”, a distinct part of the proposal. In “la sección de introducción”, it identifies the part that should be checked. Use it with “de” to name the topic or function of a document section.

introducción “introducción” means “introduction” in “la sección de introducción”, referring to the opening part of the proposal. Use it when identifying an introduction section that needs review or discussion.

idea “idea” means “idea” in “La idea principal está clara”. It refers to the central point of the proposal. Use it with “principal” to talk about the main point of a document or explanation.

principal “principal” means “main” in “La idea principal”. It identifies the idea as the most important point being discussed. Use it after a noun in this expression when describing its central or primary role.

está “está” means “is” here and describes the current state of the main idea in “está clara”. Use “está” with an adjective to describe how a person, thing, or idea is at a particular moment.

clara “clara” means “clear” in “La idea principal está clara”, so the main idea is understandable. It describes the feminine noun “idea”. Use it to give positive feedback about whether an explanation or point is easy to understand.

Pero “Pero” means “but” and introduces a contrast after the positive comment about the main idea. In “Pero la sección parece demasiado larga”, it begins the criticism. Use it to add a different or opposing point in feedback.

parece “parece” means “seems” in “la sección parece demasiado larga” and presents an assessment of the section. Use “parece” with an adjective to describe how something appears or feels to the speaker.

demasiado “demasiado” means “too” or “excessively” in “demasiado larga”. It shows that the section’s length is beyond what is wanted. Use “demasiado” before an adjective when a quality exceeds a suitable level.

larga “larga” means “long” in “la sección parece demasiado larga”. It describes the length of the section and agrees with the feminine noun “sección”. Use it when giving feedback about the length of a document section.

Debería “Debería” means “should I” and asks whether moving the details would be the right next action. It appears in “Debería pasar algunos detalles a otra sección?”. Use “Debería” with an action when asking for advice about what you should do.

pasar “pasar” means “move” or “put” in “pasar algunos detalles a otra sección”. It describes transferring content from one part of the document to another. Use the pattern shown in “pasar algunos detalles a otra sección” when discussing where to move document content.

algunos “algunos” means “some” in “algunos detalles” and refers to an unspecified part of the details. It agrees with the plural noun “detalles”. Use it before a plural noun when selecting part of a larger group.

detalles “detalles” means “details”, the pieces of information that may be moved to another section. It appears in “algunos detalles” and “los detalles adicionales”. Use it when discussing supporting information in a proposal or other document.

a “a” means “to” in “a otra sección” and marks the destination for the details. It appears in “pasar algunos detalles a otra sección”. Use it when describing movement or transfer toward another section or destination.

otra “otra” means “another” in “otra sección” and points to a different section from the current one. It agrees with the feminine noun “sección”. Use it before a singular noun when referring to a different option, place, or section.

Pon “Pon” means “put” and gives a direct instruction in “Pon los detalles adicionales en la sección de contexto.” Use it to tell a colleague where to place specific content in a document.

los “los” means “the” in “los detalles adicionales” and refers to specific plural details already under discussion. It is used with the masculine plural noun “detalles”. Use it before a known group of items.

adicionales “adicionales” means “additional” or “extra” in “los detalles adicionales”. It describes details added beyond the main material. Use it after a plural noun in this pattern when identifying extra information.

en “en” means “in” in “en la sección de contexto” and marks where the details should be placed. Use it in the pattern shown in “Pon los detalles adicionales en la sección de contexto” to specify a document location.

contexto “contexto” means “context” or “background” in “la sección de contexto”. It names the section where supporting background information should go. Use it when organizing information that explains the situation around the main proposal.

Revisaré “Revisaré” means “I will revise” and states the speaker’s planned response to the feedback. It appears in “Revisaré el borrador y te lo devolveré.” Use it to commit to revising a document as a future work action.

y “y” means “and” and joins the two planned actions in “Revisaré el borrador y te lo devolveré.” Use it to connect actions that belong together in one update or plan.

te “te” means “to you” in “te lo devolveré” and identifies the colleague who will receive the revised draft. Use it in this construction when saying that you will return or send something to the person you are addressing.

devolveré “devolveré” means “I will return” or “I will send back” in “te lo devolveré”. It describes returning the revised draft to the colleague. Use it with the recipient and item in “te lo devolveré” when promising to send something back.

Envía “Envía” means “send” and gives the instruction in “Envía la nueva versión cuando esté lista.” Use it to ask someone to send a document or version when the required condition has been met.

nueva “nueva” means “new” in “la nueva versión” and identifies the updated version of the document. It agrees with the feminine noun “versión”. Use it with “versión” when distinguishing an updated copy from an earlier one.

versión “versión” means “version” in “la nueva versión”, referring to the revised form of the draft. Use it when tracking or discussing a particular form of a document.

cuando “cuando” means “when” and introduces the timing condition in “cuando esté lista”. Use “cuando” with a time clause to say when an action such as sending should happen.

esté “esté” means “is” in the future time condition “cuando esté lista”. It describes the point at which the version has reached the required state. Use it in a time clause when an action should happen once something is ready.

lista “lista” means “ready” in “cuando esté lista”, referring to the new version. It agrees with the feminine noun “versión”. Use “esté lista” when saying that a document is ready to be sent or used.

Grammar Points

Pretérito perfecto simple: terminé

Terminé la propuesta.

tehr-mee-NEH lah proh-poo-ES-tah.

I finished the proposal.

The preterite expresses a completed action in the past. The ending -é marks the first-person singular of many -ar verbs.

Futuro simple: revisaré / devolveré

Revisaré la versión y devolveré los detalles.

reh-bee-sah-REH lah behr-SYON ee deh-bohl-beh-REH lohs deh-TAH-yays.

I will revise the version and send back the details.

The future is formed by adding an ending to the infinitive. -é marks the first-person singular.

Spanish Vocabulary

borrador noun

boh-rrah-DOR draft

Terminé un borrador de la propuesta.

clara adj

KLAH-rah clear

La idea principal está clara.

compartas verb

kohm-PAR-tahs you share

Puedo revisarlo antes de que lo compartas.

demasiado adv

deh-mah-SYAH-doh too

Pero la sección parece demasiado larga.

idea noun

ee-DEH-ah idea

La idea principal está clara.

introducción noun

een-troh-dook-SYON introduction

¿Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?

parece verb

pah-REH-seh seems

Pero la sección parece demasiado larga.

principal adj

preen-see-PAHL main

La idea principal está clara.

propuesta noun

proh-poo-ES-tah proposal

Terminé un borrador de la propuesta.

revisar verb

reh-bee-SAR to review

¿Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?

sección noun

sayk-SYON section

¿Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?

terminé verb

tehr-mee-NEH I finished

Terminé un borrador de la propuesta.

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I finished a draft of the proposal.

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Terminé un borrador de la propuesta.

Could you check the introduction section?

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¿Podrías revisar la sección de introducción?

The main idea is clear.

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La idea principal está clara.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

I finished

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terminé

main

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principal

introduction

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introducción

idea

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idea