detalles a continuación
/detaʝes a kontinwaθjon/from spelling rules
To say details to follow in Spanish, use detalles a continuación.
Use it in announcements, emails and notices when more information will come shortly or appears further down.
What does it mean word for word?
detalles means details, and a continuación means next, below or right after.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The θ sound is typical of Spain. In Latin America the c in continuación sounds like an s.
How do you pronounce it?
In IPA it is /detaʝes a kontinwaθjon/.
Did you know?
- The word detalles can also mean 'small gifts' or 'thoughtful gestures' in Spanish. Calling a kind act a detalle describes it as a fine, precise point of attention toward another person.
- Television news anchors and presenters frequently use a continuación as a verbal bridge to signal the transition to the next segment of a broadcast.
- In highly formal legal or administrative documents, the phrase en lo sucesivo is often used instead of a continuación to refer to information that follows.
Example conversation
Lucía is sending a quick message to Mateo about a dinner plan.
- LucíaHola Mateo, cenamos este viernes.Hi Mateo, we're having dinner this Friday.
- Mateo¡Genial! ¿A qué hora y dónde?Great! At what time and where?
- LucíaTe envío un correo con los detalles a continuación.I'll send you an email with the details to follow.
- MateoPerfecto, espero tu mensaje.Perfect, I'll wait for your message.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
