contáctenos
/kontaɡtenos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "contact us" is translated into Spanish as contáctenos.
A request for someone to get in touch with a person or organization for more information.
What does it mean word for word?
The word contáctenos is a combination of the imperative verb contácte (contact) and the object pronoun nos (us).
Which one should you use?
While contáctenos is a direct command, in many professional Spanish contexts, it is often softened by adding por favor (please) to avoid sounding overly blunt.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form contáctenos uses the formal usted (you) conjugation, making it appropriate for business or professional contexts. If you are addressing someone using the informal tú (you), you should use contáctanos instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/kontaɡtenos/
Did you know?
- The word contacto shares a root with the English word 'tactile'. Both derive from the Latin tangere, meaning 'to touch'.
- While English speakers 'get' or 'make' contact, Spanish speakers use the verb poner, meaning 'to put'. The phrase póngase en contacto literally tells the reader to 'put yourself in contact'.
- In many professional Spanish-speaking environments, the phrase No dude en contactarnos is preferred. It translates to 'Do not hesitate to contact us' and is considered much more elegant than a direct command.
Examples in context
- Contáctenos para confirmar la disponibilidad.Contact us to check availability.This sentence shows how to use contáctenos to request confirmation of availability.Tatoeba #1256461 by marcelostockle, translation #1218280 by Cainntear
- Comuníquese con nosotros a través del correo electrónico: info@tudominio.comPlease contact us via email: info@yourdomain.com
- Si tiene dudas, contáctenos.If you have questions, contact us.
- Por favor, contáctenos por correo electrónico.Please, contact us by email.
Example conversation
Sofía is looking at a company brochure.
- MateoMira este folleto, Sofía.Look at this brochure, Sofía.
- SofíaDice que si queremos el servicio, contáctenos.It says if we want the service, contact us.
- Mateo¿Tienes el número de teléfono?Do you have the phone number?
- SofíaSí, lo voy a llamar ahora.Yes, I am going to call them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
