Conseguiré un intérprete
/konseɡiɾe un inteɾpɾete/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will get an interpreter" is translated into Spanish as Conseguiré un intérprete.
This phrase is used to state that you intend to find a person to translate between two languages. It is appropriate for professional or formal settings, such as medical, legal or business environments, where language assistance is required.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular future tense of conseguir (to get/obtain) and un intérprete (an interpreter).
Which one should you use?
While Conseguiré un intérprete uses the simple future tense, you can also use the periphrastic future Voy a conseguir un intérprete to express the same idea, which is very common in spoken Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb conseguiré is in the future indicative tense, which expresses a definite intention or a promise to perform the action.
How do you pronounce it?
/konseɡiɾe un inteɾpɾete/
Did you know?
- The word intérprete is also used in Spanish to describe a performer, such as a singer or a musician, who performs a piece of music.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people often use traductor instead of intérprete in casual conversation, even though intérprete is the technically correct term for spoken translation.
- While conseguir means 'to get' or 'to obtain', using it in this context can sometimes imply a sense of effort or overcoming an obstacle to find the person.
Examples in context
- Voy a conseguir un intérprete de inglés a español.I will get an interpreter from English to Spanish.
- Conseguiré un intérprete para la reunión.I will get an interpreter for the meeting.
- Si no comprendes, conseguiré un intérprete.If you don't understand, I will get an interpreter.
- Conseguiré un intérprete para ayudarle.I will get an interpreter to help you.
Example conversation
At a doctor's office where the patient speaks limited Spanish.
- Mateo¿Entiende las instrucciones del médico, María?Do you understand the doctor's instructions, María?
- MaríaNo, no entiendo mucho.No, I don't understand much.
- MateoNo se preocupe, conseguiré un intérprete.Don't worry, I will get an interpreter.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
