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Dialogue

¿Podría solicitar una salida tardía mañana?

poh-DREE-ah soh-lee-see-TAR oo-nah sah-LEE-dah tar-DEE-ah mah-NYAH-nah Could I request a late checkout tomorrow?

Puedo comprobar la disponibilidad. ¿A qué hora esperaba salir?

PWEH-doh kohm-proh-BAR lah dee-spoh-nee-bee-lee-DAHD. ah keh OH-rah ehs-peh-RAH-bah sah-LEER I can check availability. What time were you hoping to leave?

Esperaba salir sobre las dos de la tarde.

ehs-peh-RAH-bah sah-LEER SOH-breh lahs dohs deh lah TAR-deh I was hoping to leave around two in the afternoon.

Lo siento, no hay salidas tardías porque todas las habitaciones están ocupadas.

loh SYEHN-toh, noh eye sah-LEE-dahs tar-DEE-ahs POR-keh TOH-dahs lahs ah-bee-tah-SYOH-nehs ehs-TAHN oh-koo-PAH-dahs I'm sorry, late checkout isn't available because the rooms are fully booked.

¿Podría guardar mi maleta después de dejar la habitación?

poh-DREE-ah gwar-DAR mee mah-LEH-tah dehs-PWEHS deh deh-HAR lah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN Could I store my suitcase after I leave the room?

Puede dejarla en recepción.

PWEH-deh deh-HAR-lah ehn reh-sehp-SYOHN You can leave it at the front desk.

En ese caso, haré el registro de salida habitual y guardaré mi maleta.

ehn EH-seh KAH-soh, ah-REH ehl reh-HEES-troh deh sah-LEE-dah ah-bee-TWAHL ee gwar-dah-REH mee mah-LEH-tah In that case, I'll check out normally and store my suitcase.

La guardaremos detrás del mostrador hasta que regrese.

lah gwar-dah-REH-mohs deh-TRAHS dehl moh-strah-DOR AHS-tah keh reh-GREH-seh We'll keep it behind the desk until you return.

¿Necesito un comprobante o una etiqueta para la maleta?

neh-seh-SEE-toh oon kohm-proh-BAHN-teh oh OO-nah eh-tee-KEH-tah PAH-rah lah mah-LEH-tah Do I need a ticket or label for it?

Le daremos una etiqueta de equipaje cuando la deje.

leh dah-reh-MOHS OO-nah eh-tee-KEH-tah deh eh-kee-PAH-heh KWAHN-doh lah DEH-heh We'll give you a luggage tag when you drop it off.

Word by Word

Podría “Podría” expresses a polite “could I” when the guest makes a request. In the dialogue, “¿Podría solicitar...?” asks whether the guest may request something. This is useful for making a courteous request at a hotel or service desk.

solicitar “Solicitar” means “to request” in “¿Podría solicitar una salida tardía...?”. It stays in this form after “Podría”. Use “solicitar” before the thing being requested, such as “solicitar una reserva” in a new example.

una “Una” means “a” before the feminine noun “salida” in “una salida tardía”. It introduces one unspecified checkout or departure. Use it before a singular feminine noun when referring to one item or service.

salida “Salida” refers to the hotel checkout or departure in “una salida tardía”. Together with “tardía”, the phrase means “late checkout”. In other contexts, “salida” can refer to a departure or an exit.

tardía “Tardía” means “late” in the hotel phrase “salida tardía”. Its form matches the feminine noun “salida”. Use it after a feminine noun when describing something as late, when that relationship is clear from the context.

mañana “Mañana” means “tomorrow” in “una salida tardía mañana”. It places the requested checkout on the following day. It is commonly used with an action or event to specify that it will happen tomorrow.

Puedo “Puedo” means “I can” in “Puedo comprobar la disponibilidad”. It states that the receptionist is able or willing to check something. Use “puedo” before an infinitive to say what you can do.

comprobar “Comprobar” means “to check” in “Puedo comprobar la disponibilidad”. It is the action the receptionist can perform. Use “comprobar” before the information or thing being checked.

la “La” means “the” before the feminine noun “disponibilidad” in “la disponibilidad”. It points to the availability relevant to the guest’s request. The same written form also appears as “La” in “La guardaremos”, where it means “it” and refers to the suitcase.

disponibilidad “Disponibilidad” means “availability” in “comprobar la disponibilidad”. Here it concerns whether a late checkout is possible. Use it with “comprobar” when asking or checking whether a service, room, or time is available.

qué “Qué” means “what” in the question “¿A qué hora esperaba salir?”. Together with “hora”, it asks for the requested time. Use “qué” before a noun when asking which information is wanted.

hora “Hora” means “time” or “hour” in “¿A qué hora esperaba salir?”. The phrase asks at what clock time the guest hoped to leave. Use “a qué hora” to ask when an action is scheduled or expected.

esperaba “Esperaba” expresses “was hoping” in “¿A qué hora esperaba salir?” and “Esperaba salir sobre las dos...”. It presents the hoped-for departure time. A useful pattern is “esperar” followed by an infinitive, as in “esperaba salir”.

salir “Salir” means “to leave” in “esperaba salir”. It describes leaving the hotel or room. Use “salir” after a verb such as “esperar” when saying that someone hopes to leave.

sobre “Sobre” means “around” or “approximately” before the time in “sobre las dos”. It shows that two o’clock is an approximate time rather than an exact commitment. Use it before an approximate clock time.

las “Las” is the plural feminine article in the time expression “las dos”. Together, “las dos” means “two o’clock”. Use this article with the number in Spanish clock-time expressions.

dos “Dos” means “two” in “las dos de la tarde”. It identifies the approximate departure time. In a new example, it can be used with a noun or in a clock-time expression.

de “De” links the hour to the part of the day in “las dos de la tarde”. The phrase means “two in the afternoon”. Use “de” in expressions that specify whether a time is in the morning, afternoon, or evening.

tarde “Tarde” means “afternoon” in “de la tarde”. It identifies the part of the day for the stated time. Use it after “de la” when specifying an afternoon time.

Lo siento “Lo siento” is the complete expression used to apologize before giving disappointing information. “Lo” refers to the matter being regretted, and “siento” expresses feeling or regret; together they form the apology “I’m sorry”. Use “Lo siento” when politely acknowledging inconvenience or bad news.

no “No” makes the statement negative in “no hay salidas tardías”. It indicates that late checkouts do not exist or are not available here. Place it before the verb or verbal expression being negated.

hay “Hay” means “there is” or “there are” in “no hay salidas tardías”. With “no”, it says that no late checkouts are available. Use “hay” to state that something exists or is available in a place or situation.

salidas “Salidas” means “departures” or “checkouts” in “no hay salidas tardías”. The plural refers to late checkout options in general. In this hotel context, it is part of the phrase “salidas tardías”.

tardías “Tardías” means “late” in “salidas tardías”. Its plural feminine form matches “salidas”. Use it after a plural feminine noun when describing those departures or checkouts as late.

porque “Porque” means “because” in “porque todas las habitaciones están ocupadas”. It introduces the reason late checkout is unavailable. Use it to connect a statement with its explanation.

todas “Todas” means “all” in “todas las habitaciones”. It refers to every room under discussion. Its form matches the feminine plural noun “habitaciones”.

habitaciones “Habitaciones” means “rooms” in “todas las habitaciones”. Here it refers to the hotel rooms whose occupancy prevents late checkout. Use it with a quantity or description when referring to hotel rooms.

están “Están” means “are” in “están ocupadas”. It describes the current state of the rooms. Use it with a word that describes a temporary condition or status.

ocupadas “Ocupadas” means “occupied” or “booked” in “todas las habitaciones están ocupadas”. It describes the rooms as unavailable because they are already in use or reserved. Its form matches the feminine plural noun “habitaciones”.

guardar “Guardar” means “to store” or “to keep” in “¿Podría guardar mi maleta...?”. The guest asks to leave the suitcase in a safe place after leaving the room. Use “guardar” before the item that will be stored.

mi “Mi” means “my” before “maleta” in “mi maleta”. It identifies the suitcase as belonging to the speaker. Use it before a singular noun when expressing possession.

maleta “Maleta” means “suitcase” in “guardar mi maleta”. It is the item the guest wants the hotel to store. Use it when referring to a suitcase rather than luggage in general.

después “Después” means “after” or “afterward” in “después de dejar la habitación”. Here it places the storage after the guest leaves the room. Use “después de” before an infinitive to express that one action happens after another.

dejar “Dejar” means “to leave” in “después de dejar la habitación”. It describes leaving the room, not storing the suitcase. Use “dejar” before the place or thing that someone leaves.

habitación “Habitación” means “room” in “dejar la habitación”. Here it is the hotel room the guest will leave before storing the suitcase. Use it with a possessive or article when referring to a particular room.

Puede “Puede” means “you can” in the receptionist’s polite reply “Puede dejarla en recepción”. It gives the guest permission or tells them what is possible. Use it before an infinitive when addressing someone formally about what they can do.

dejarla “Dejarla” means “to leave it” in “Puede dejarla en recepción”. It combines “dejar” with “la”, which refers to the suitcase. Use this form when the object pronoun is attached to the infinitive and the item being left is feminine.

en “En” means “at” or “in” in “en recepción”. It introduces the location where the suitcase can be left. Use it before a place to say where something is or should be placed.

recepción “Recepción” means “reception” or “front desk” in “dejarla en recepción”. It is the hotel area where the guest should leave the suitcase. Use it after “en” when identifying that hotel service area.

ese “Ese” means “that” in “En ese caso”. It points back to the situation just described: late checkout is unavailable, but suitcase storage is possible. Use “en ese caso” to introduce a decision based on the previous information.

caso “Caso” means “case” in the fixed expression “En ese caso”. The complete expression means “in that case” and introduces what the speaker will do next. Use “en ese caso” when responding to a condition or result.

haré “Haré” means “I will do” in “haré el registro de salida habitual”. In this context, it refers to carrying out the normal checkout procedure. It is the future form related to “hacer”; use “hacer” with a named action or task.

el “El” means “the” before the masculine noun “registro” in “el registro de salida habitual”. It identifies a specific checkout procedure. Use it before a singular masculine noun.

registro “Registro” refers to the checkout procedure in the exact phrase “registro de salida”. In this dialogue, “haré el registro de salida habitual” means the speaker will check out normally. Keep the full phrase when referring to this hotel process.

habitual “Habitual” means “usual” or “regular” in “registro de salida habitual”. It distinguishes the normal checkout from the requested late checkout. Use it after a noun when describing something as the usual or regular option.

y “Y” means “and” in “haré ... y guardaré mi maleta”. It connects the normal checkout with the additional action of storing the suitcase. Use it to join two related actions or ideas.

guardarė The supplied word corresponds to the dialogue form “guardaré” in “guardar é mi maleta”, meaning “I will store my suitcase”. It states the speaker’s planned action after checking out normally. Use “guardar” followed by the item being stored.

guardaremos “Guardaremos” means “we will keep” or “we will store” in “La guardaremos detrás del mostrador”. It states what the hotel staff will do with the suitcase. Use “guardar” with the item and, when useful, a location for storage.

detrás “Detrás” means “behind” in “detrás del mostrador”. It identifies the place where the hotel will keep the suitcase. Use “detrás de” before the object that something is behind.

del “Del” means “of the” or “from the” and appears in “detrás del mostrador”. It is the combined form of “de” and “el”, required before the masculine noun “mostrador”. Use it in location expressions such as “detrás del...”.

mostrador “Mostrador” means “counter” or “desk” in “detrás del mostrador”. Here it refers to the hotel front desk. Use it after a location word when describing where something is kept in relation to the desk.

hasta “Hasta” means “until” in “hasta que regrese”. It sets the endpoint for keeping the suitcase. Use “hasta que” before a clause that describes when an action or situation ends.

que “Que” links “hasta” to the clause “regrese” in “hasta que regrese”. Together, “hasta que” means “until”. Use this connector to introduce the event that marks the endpoint.

regrese “Regrese” refers to the guest’s returning in “hasta que regrese”. The staff will keep the suitcase until that return happens. Use it after “hasta que” when describing the return that ends the storage period.

Necesito “Necesito” means “I need” in “¿Necesito un comprobante o una etiqueta...?”. The guest asks whether one of two identification items is required. Use it before the item or service that is needed.

un “Un” means “a” before the masculine noun “comprobante” in “un comprobante”. It introduces one possible ticket or proof of storage. Use it before a singular masculine noun.

comprobante “Comprobante” means “ticket” or “proof” in “un comprobante”. Here it refers to a document or item that could identify or confirm the stored suitcase. Use it for proof of a transaction, reservation, or deposited item when the context specifies what it confirms.

o “O” means “or” in “un comprobante o una etiqueta”. It presents two possible items the guest might need. Use it to offer alternatives or ask about one of two options.

etiqueta “Etiqueta” means “label” or “tag” in “una etiqueta”. In this context, it is the tag used to identify the stored luggage. Use it for a label attached to an item.

para “Para” means “for” in “una etiqueta para la maleta”. It shows the purpose or intended item of the label. Use “para” before the person, thing, or purpose that something is intended for.

Le “Le” means “to you” in the receptionist’s polite sentence “Le daremos una etiqueta de equipaje”. It identifies the guest as the person receiving the tag. Use “darle” or “le daremos” when saying that something will be given to someone formally.

daremos “Daremos” means “we will give” in “Le daremos una etiqueta de equipaje”. It states the staff’s future action. Use “dar” with the recipient and the item being given, as in “Le daremos...”.

equipaje “Equipaje” means “luggage” or “baggage” in “etiqueta de equipaje”. It identifies the type of tag being provided. Use it after “de” to specify that an item is for luggage.

cuando “Cuando” means “when” in “cuando la deje”. It introduces the time at which the guest drops off the suitcase. Use it to connect an action with the time another action occurs.

deje “Deje” means “leave” or “drop off” in “cuando la deje”. It refers to the guest handing over the suitcase at the front desk. Use “dejar” with the item being left or dropped off.

Grammar Points

detrás del + sustantivo

detrás del mostrador

deh-TRAHS dehl moh-strah-DOR

behind the counter

detrás de + el se contrae en detrás del; esta contracción es obligatoria.

hasta que + subjuntivo

hasta que regrese

AHS-tah keh reh-GREH-seh

until I return

After hasta que, use the subjunctive when the action has not happened yet.

Spanish Vocabulary

comprobar verb

kohm-proh-BAR to check

disponibilidad noun

dee-spoh-nee-bee-lee-DAHD availability

esperar verb

ehs-peh-RAR to hope; to expect Esperaba

guardar verb

gwar-DAR to store; to keep

hora noun

OH-rah time; hour

mañana adv

mah-NYAH-nah tomorrow

ocupado adj

oh-koo-PAH-doh occupied; full ocupadas

salida tardía phrase

sah-LEE-dah tar-DEE-ah late checkout

salir verb

sah-LEER to leave; to go out

sobre prep

SOH-breh around; approximately

solicitar verb

soh-lee-see-TAR to request

tarde noun

TAR-deh afternoon

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

Could I request a late checkout tomorrow?

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¿Podría solicitar una salida tardía mañana?

You can leave it at the front desk.

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Puede dejarla en recepción.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

time; hour

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hora

around; approximately

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sobre

to request

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solicitar

to check

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comprobar