Devolveré la llamada con un intérprete
/debolbeɾe la ʝamada kon un inteɾpɾete/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I will call back with an interpreter" is said as Devolveré la llamada con un intérprete.
A statement used to tell a caller that the speaker will return their call later with a language professional to assist.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of devolveré (I will return), la llamada (the call) and con un intérprete (with an interpreter).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the interpreter is female, the masculine article and noun un intérprete change to the feminine una intérprete. Adding the pronoun te (you) makes the sentence more direct by specifying whom you are calling back, resulting in Te devolveré la llamada con un intérprete.
Did you know?
- The word intérprete can refer to both a language translator and a musical performer. In Spanish, you use the same word to describe someone who translates speech and someone who performs a song or a play.
- In many Spanish-speaking professional settings, using the formal 'usted' instead of 'te' is crucial when making this promise to a client or stranger.
- The term intérprete comes from the Latin interpres, which originally referred to a negotiator or a go-between. It emphasizes the role of the person as a bridge between two parties rather than just a word-changer.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, mi español no es suficiente para comunicarme claramente. Voy a llamar de nuevo con un intérprete para asegurar una mejor comprensión.Excuse me, my Spanish is not sufficient to communicate clearly. I will call back with an interpreter to ensure better understanding.
- Oye, no entiendo muy bien el idioma, pero no te preocupes. Voy a volver a llamar con un intérprete para que nos podamos entender mejor.Hey, I don't understand the language very well, but don't worry. I will call back with an interpreter so that we can understand each other better.
- Devolveré la llamada con un intérprete más tarde.I will call back with an interpreter later.
- No entiendo todo, devolveré la llamada con un intérprete.I don't understand everything, I will call back with an interpreter.
- Espere un momento, devolveré la llamada con un intérprete.Wait a moment, I will call back with an interpreter.
Example conversation
A receptionist is talking to a client who doesn't speak the language.
- MaríaHola, no hablo español muy bien.Hello, I do not speak Spanish very well.
- MateoNo se preocupe, devolveré la llamada con un intérprete.Don't worry, I will call back with an interpreter.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
- MateoDe nada, Mateo. Hasta luego.You're welcome, Mateo. See you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, intérprete, la, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
