Ending a networking conversation and agreeing on follow-up | Learn Spanish in English

Spanish lesson set in a contemporary Madrid everyday setting: At a professional networking event, two attendees politely end a conversation, exchange contact details, and agree how to frame the follow-up..

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Dialogue

A

Me ha gustado hablar contigo.

meh ah goos-TAH-doh ah-BLAR kohn-TEE-goh I have enjoyed talking with you.
A

Pero debería conocer a algunas personas más.

PEH-roh deh-beh-REE-ah koh-noh-SER ahl-GOO-nahs pehr-SOH-nahs mahs But I should meet a few more people.
B

Lo entiendo; este es el tipo de evento en el que el tiempo pasa muy rápido.

loh en-tee-EN-doh; ES-teh es el TEE-poh deh eh-BEN-toh en el keh el TYEHM-poh PAH-sah moo-EE RAH-pee-doh I understand; this is the kind of event where time disappears quickly.
A

Antes de irme, ¿podríamos intercambiar nuestros datos de contacto?

AHN-tehs deh EER-meh, poh-DREE-ah-mohs een-tehr-kahm-BYAR NWES-trohs DAH-tohs deh kohn-TAHK-toh Before I go, could we exchange contact details?
B

Me gustaría. Quiero continuar esta conversación más adelante.

meh goos-tah-REE-ah. KYEH-roh kohn-tee-noo-AR ES-tah kohn-behr-sah-SYOHN mahs ah-deh-LAHN-teh I would like that. I want to continue this conversation later.
A

Una breve nota sobre nuestro tema facilitaría el seguimiento.

OO-nah BREH-beh NOH-tah SOH-breh NWES-troh TEH-mah fah-see-lee-tah-REE-ah el seh-ghee-MYEN-toh A short note about our topic would make the follow-up easier.
B

Menciona la conversación sobre el flujo de trabajo y sabré cuál es el contexto.

men-see-OH-nah lah kohn-behr-sah-SYOHN SOH-breh el FLOO-hoh deh trah-BAH-hoh ee sah-BREH kwahl es el kohn-TEKS-toh Mention the workflow discussion, and I will know the context.
A

Aprecié los ejemplos concretos que compartiste.

ah-preh-see-EH lohs eh-HEHM-plohs kohn-KREH-tohs keh kohm-pahr-TEES-teh I appreciated the concrete examples you shared.
B

Tus preguntas me ayudaron a explicarlos con más claridad.

toos preh-GOON-tahs meh ah-yoo-DAH-rohn ah eks-plee-KAR-lohs kohn mahs klah-ree-DAHD Your questions helped me explain them more clearly.

Word by Word

Me In “Me ha gustado hablar contigo”, “Me” means “to me” and marks the person who experienced the activity as enjoyable. With gustar, it appears before the verb to identify who likes or enjoys something. It is useful when responding personally to an activity or experience.
ha Here “ha” is the auxiliary used with “gustado” in “Me ha gustado hablar contigo”, referring to something the speaker has enjoyed. It comes before the participle in this completed-experience construction. The pattern ha + participle is used to describe an experience connected with the present.
gustado Here “gustado” contributes the idea of having been pleasing or enjoyable in “Me ha gustado hablar contigo”. With “Me”, the construction says that talking with the other person was enjoyable for the speaker. It can be used after ha to express a completed positive experience.
hablar Here “hablar” means “talking” and names the activity enjoyed in “Me ha gustado hablar contigo”. It remains in the infinitive after the expression with gustado. This form is useful for referring to an activity rather than a person or object.
contigo “Contigo” means “with you” and refers to the person being addressed in “hablar contigo”. It combines the meaning of con with a second-person singular pronoun. It is used when naming one person as the conversation partner or companion.
Pero “Pero” means “but” and introduces a contrast between enjoying the conversation and needing to meet more people. It commonly connects two statements when the second one limits or changes the first. It is useful for ending a conversation politely while giving a reason.
debería “Debería” means “should” or “ought to” in “debería conocer a algunas personas más”. It presents meeting more people as the speaker’s advisable next step. The reusable pattern debería + infinitive expresses advice, obligation, or a personal sense of what ought to happen.
conocer Here “conocer” means “to meet” or “to get to know” people in “conocer a algunas personas más”. The infinitive follows “debería” and names the action the speaker considers necessary. It is commonly used with a person or people as the object when referring to meeting them.
a Here “a” marks the people who are being met in “conocer a algunas personas más”. This personal a appears before a person or people used as the object of conocer. It is useful for introducing the person whom an action directly involves.
algunas “Algunas” means “some” or “a few” in “algunas personas más”. It identifies an unspecified small number of people and agrees with “personas”. It is used before a plural noun when referring to some members of a group.
personas “Personas” means “people” in “conocer a algunas personas más”. It is the group that the speaker still wants to meet at the event. It can be used after conocer a when naming people one wants to meet or get to know.
más Here “más” means “more” or “additional” in “algunas personas más”. It shows that these are additional people beyond those already met. It commonly follows a noun phrase when indicating extra people or things.
Lo In “Lo entiendo”, “Lo” means “it” or “that” and refers to the preceding idea. It appears before “entiendo” as the object pronoun for what the speaker understands. This form is useful for acknowledging a situation without repeating the whole idea.
entiendo “Entiendo” means “I understand” in “Lo entiendo”. With “Lo”, it acknowledges and understands the point just made by the other speaker. The form can be used with lo when responding briefly to an explanation or situation.
este “Este” means “this” and modifies “evento” in “este es el tipo de evento”. It points to the event being discussed and agrees with the singular noun evento. It is used before a singular masculine noun when identifying something nearby or currently under discussion.
es Here “es” means “is” and links “este” with “el tipo de evento” in “este es el tipo de evento”. It identifies what kind of event the current event is. The form is used to connect a subject with a noun phrase that describes or identifies it.
el “El” means “the” in “el tipo de evento”. It introduces the specific type being described and accompanies the singular noun “tipo”. It is used before a singular masculine noun when referring to a specific item or category.
tipo Here “tipo” means “type” or “kind” in “el tipo de evento”. It classifies the event that is being discussed. The reusable pattern tipo de + noun names a kind or category of something.
de Here “de” means “of” and links “tipo” with “evento” in “el tipo de evento”. It shows that the event is the category being specified. The pattern noun + de + noun is commonly used to express a type or relationship.
evento “Evento” means “event” in “este es el tipo de evento”. It names the networking occasion being discussed. It can be used after tipo de to specify what kind of event something is.
en Here “en” means “in” or “at” and introduces the setting in “en el que el tiempo pasa muy rápido”. It places the following situation within the event. It commonly appears before a place, event, or context in which something happens.
que In “en el que”, “que” links the event with the clause describing what happens there. It refers back to “evento”, so the whole expression means “in which” or “where”. The pattern en el que + clause is useful for describing an event or situation in which something occurs.
tiempo “Tiempo” means “time” and is the thing that passes in “el tiempo pasa muy rápido”. It describes the limited time available during the event. It commonly appears with expressions about time going by, including the pattern el tiempo pasa.
pasa Here “pasa” means “passes” or “goes by” in “el tiempo pasa muy rápido”. It describes time moving quickly during the event. It commonly combines with el tiempo when talking about time going by.
muy “Muy” means “very” and intensifies “rápido” in “pasa muy rápido”. It strengthens the description of how quickly time passes. It commonly appears directly before an adjective or adverb-like description.
rápido Here “rápido” means “quickly” and describes how the time passes in “el tiempo pasa muy rápido”. Together with muy, it emphasizes the speed of the passing time. It can follow a verb such as pasa to describe the manner of an action.
Antes “Antes” means “before” in “Antes de irme”. It places the request to exchange details before the speaker leaves. The pattern Antes de + infinitive is used to describe an action that happens earlier than another action.
irme Here “irme” means “to leave” or “to go away” in “Antes de irme”. The attached “me” marks the speaker as the person leaving, and the form follows “Antes de”. It is useful when mentioning departure before another action.
podríamos “Podríamos” means “could we” in the polite request “¿podríamos intercambiar nuestros datos de contacto?”. It presents the exchange as a possible shared action rather than a direct demand. The pattern podríamos + infinitive is useful for polite suggestions or requests.
intercambiar Here “intercambiar” means “to exchange” in “podríamos intercambiar nuestros datos de contacto”. It names the mutual action proposed by the speaker. It commonly takes the information or objects that two people will exchange.
nuestros “Nuestros” means “our” in “nuestros datos de contacto”. It shows that the contact details belong to both people and agrees with the plural noun datos. It is used before a plural masculine noun to identify something shared by the speaker and others.
datos In “datos de contacto”, “datos” means “details” or “data”, specifically the information needed for contacting someone. It is the object of intercambiar in the request. The pattern datos de + noun specifies what kind of details are meant.
contacto Here “contacto” means “contact” in “datos de contacto”. It specifies that the datos are information for getting in touch. The expression datos de contacto is used when exchanging or requesting contact details.
gustaría “Gustaría” means “would like” in “Me gustaría”. Together with “Me”, it gives a polite positive response to the suggestion of exchanging contact details. It is useful for expressing a preference or willingness politely.
Quiero “Quiero” means “I want” in “Quiero continuar esta conversación”. It states the speaker’s intention to continue the conversation later. The pattern quiero + infinitive is used to express a clear desire or plan.
continuar Here “continuar” means “to continue” in “Quiero continuar esta conversación”. It names the action the speaker wants to take with the conversation. It commonly follows quiero and can take an activity or conversation as its object.
esta “Esta” means “this” and modifies “conversación” in “esta conversación”. It points to the conversation that is happening now and agrees with the feminine singular noun conversación. It is used before a singular feminine noun being identified as current or nearby.
conversación “Conversación” means “conversation” and is the object of continuar in “continuar esta conversación”. It refers to the discussion that the speakers want to resume later. It can be used with continuar when referring to an ongoing discussion.
adelante In “más adelante”, “adelante” contributes the idea of moving forward in time, and the full expression means “later”. It places the continuation of the conversation at a subsequent time. The reusable expression más adelante refers to a later point or stage.
Una “Una” means “a” or “one” in “Una breve nota”. It introduces one brief note about the shared topic and agrees with the feminine singular noun nota. It is used before a singular feminine noun when introducing a non-specific item.
breve Here “breve” means “brief” or “short” in “Una breve nota”. It limits the note to a small amount of content. It commonly appears before a noun when describing something concise.
nota “Nota” means “note” in “Una breve nota sobre nuestro tema”. It refers to a short written reminder that would help with the follow-up. The pattern nota sobre + topic is used to identify what a note concerns.
sobre Here “sobre” means “about” or “concerning” and introduces the subject of the note in “nota sobre nuestro tema”. It links the note with the topic discussed by the speakers. It commonly follows a noun such as nota when specifying its subject.
nuestro “Nuestro” means “our” and modifies “tema” in “nuestro tema”. It shows that the topic belongs to or is shared by both speakers and agrees with the singular noun tema. It is used before a singular masculine noun to identify something shared by the speaker and others.
tema “Tema” means “topic” in “nuestro tema”. It names the subject of the networking conversation and of the proposed note. It can be used after sobre to identify what a note or discussion concerns.
facilitaría Here “facilitaría” means “would make easier” or “would facilitate” in “facilitaría el seguimiento”. It presents the short note as something that would simplify the later follow-up. The pattern facilitaría + noun describes a possible action and its helpful result.
seguimiento “Seguimiento” means “follow-up” in “facilitaría el seguimiento”. It refers to the later contact or action after the networking conversation. In professional communication, it is used for continuing contact or work after an initial exchange.
Menciona “Menciona” means “mention” in the instruction “Menciona la conversación sobre el flujo de trabajo”. It asks the other person to refer to a specific part of their earlier discussion. The pattern Menciona + noun phrase is useful for giving a direct instruction about what to refer to.
la “La” means “the” in “la conversación sobre el flujo de trabajo”. It introduces the specific conversation being mentioned and agrees with the feminine singular noun conversación. It is used before a singular feminine noun referring to an identifiable item.
flujo Here “flujo” means “flow” in the expression “flujo de trabajo”. Together, the phrase refers to the workflow they discussed. The pattern flujo de + noun specifies the area or activity whose flow is meant.
trabajo In “flujo de trabajo”, “trabajo” means “work” and specifies what kind of flow is being discussed. The phrase refers to the workflow topic that will identify the context. It commonly follows flujo de when naming a work process.
y “Y” means “and” and joins the instruction “Menciona la conversación sobre el flujo de trabajo” with the result “sabré cuál es el contexto”. It connects two related clauses in the same utterance. It is useful for linking an action with its consequence or next statement.
sabré “Sabré” means “I will know” in “sabré cuál es el contexto”. It describes the speaker’s future understanding once the workflow discussion is mentioned. The pattern sabré + noun or clause is useful for stating what the speaker will know later.
cuál Here “cuál” means “which” or “what” in “cuál es el contexto”. It identifies the context that will become clear to the speaker. With es, it appears in a question-like clause asking for the relevant identity or information.
contexto “Contexto” means “context” in “cuál es el contexto”. It refers to the background that will let the speaker recognize the earlier discussion. It can be used with saber when referring to information needed to understand a situation.
Aprecié “Aprecié” means “I appreciated” in “Aprecié los ejemplos concretos que compartiste”. It expresses the speaker’s positive evaluation of the examples already shared. The pattern aprecié + object is useful for thanking or acknowledging something valuable after an interaction.
los “Los” means “the” in “los ejemplos concretos”. It introduces the specific examples being discussed and agrees with the masculine plural noun ejemplos. It is used before a plural masculine noun when referring to identifiable items.
ejemplos “Ejemplos” means “examples” in “los ejemplos concretos”. These are the specific illustrations that the other speaker shared. It can be used with an adjective such as concretos to describe the examples and with a later pronoun referring back to them.
concretos Here “concretos” means “concrete” or “specific” in “ejemplos concretos”. It emphasizes that the examples were practical and clearly defined, and it agrees with ejemplos. It commonly follows or accompanies ejemplos when describing specific illustrations.
compartiste “Compartiste” means “you shared” in “que compartiste”. It refers to the examples that the other speaker provided earlier in the conversation. The pattern noun + que compartiste is useful for identifying something another person shared.
Tus “Tus” means “your” in “Tus preguntas”. It refers to questions belonging to the person being addressed and accompanies the plural noun preguntas. It is used before a plural noun when speaking to one person about something they have or provided.
preguntas “Preguntas” means “questions” and is the subject of “ayudaron” in “Tus preguntas me ayudaron a explicarlos”. It refers to the questions that helped the speaker explain the examples. It can be used with ayudar a + infinitive to describe what questions or actions helped someone do.
ayudaron Here “ayudaron” means “helped” in “me ayudaron a explicarlos”. It says that the other person’s questions contributed to the speaker’s ability to explain the examples. The pattern ayudar a + infinitive describes the action someone or something helped another person perform.
explicarlos “Explicarlos” means “to explain them” in “me ayudaron a explicarlos”. It combines the infinitive explicar with the attached pronoun “los”, which refers back to “los ejemplos”. The pattern ayudar a + infinitive with an attached object pronoun is useful when naming what someone was helped to explain.
con Here “con” means “with” in “con más claridad”. It introduces the manner or quality accompanying the explanation, rather than a companion. The pattern con + noun can describe how an action is performed.
claridad “Claridad” means “clarity” in “con más claridad”, so the full expression means “more clearly”. It describes the quality with which the speaker was able to explain the examples. It commonly follows con when describing clear or effective communication.

Grammar Points

me gustaría + infinitivo

Me gustaría continuar.

meh goos-tah-REE-ah kohn-tee-noo-AR

I would like to continue.

Use me gustaría + infinitive to express a polite wish or preference.

antes de + infinitivo

Antes de irme

AHN-tehs deh EER-meh

Before I go

Use antes de + infinitive when the same person performs both actions.

Spanish Vocabulary

algunas det
ahl-GOO-nahs some
Antes de irme phrase
AHN-tehs deh EER-meh Before I go
conocer verb
koh-noh-SER to meet; to know
debería verb
deh-beh-REE-ah should
entiendo verb
en-tee-EN-doh I understand
evento noun
eh-BEN-toh event
ha gustado verb
ah goos-TAH-doh have enjoyed; have liked
hablar verb
ah-BLAR to talk; to speak
intercambiar verb
een-tehr-kahm-BYAR to exchange
pasa verb
PAH-sah passes; goes by
personas noun
pehr-SOH-nahs people; persons
tipo noun
TEE-poh type; kind

Quiz

Word Order

Arrange the words in the correct order.

I have enjoyed talking with you.

Show AnswerMe ha gustado hablar contigo.

I appreciated the concrete examples you shared.

Show AnswerAprecié los ejemplos concretos que compartiste.

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

should

Show Answerdebería

I understand

Show Answerentiendo

to talk; to speak

Show Answerhablar

to meet; to know

Show Answerconocer