Te mandaré un mensaje
/te mandaɾe un mensaxe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I will send you a message" is expressed as Te mandaré un mensaje.
This phrase is used to inform someone that you plan to contact them in the future via text or email. You can use the verb mandar or its alternative enviar to mean "to send". In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is common to be more specific about the method of contact by replacing un mensaje with a specific app name, such as un WhatsApp.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Te mandaré un mensaje is composed of Te (to you), mandaré (I will send) and un mensaje (a message).
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the level of formality and the specific verb used. While Te mandaré un mensaje uses the verb mandar, you can also use enviar in versions like Te enviaré un mensaje or Le enviaré un mensaje.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, people colloquially say Te mando un WhatsApp to mean "I'll send you a WhatsApp".
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual spoken Spanish, the present tense Te mando un mensaje is frequently used to express a future intention, much like the English "I'll send you a message".
Did you know?
- In some regions, instead of using 'mandar', people might use the verb 'dar', as in Te doy un mensajito. Adding the diminutive '-ito' makes the promise of a message sound softer and more friendly.
- While mandar is common for messages, it also means 'to command' or 'to order'. In some contexts, using this verb can imply a stronger sense of authority than the more neutral enviar.
- The word mensaje actually shares a common ancestor with the English word 'mission'. Both trace back to the Latin verb 'mittere', which means 'to send'.
Examples in context
- Hola María, te enviaré un mensaje más tardeHi María, I will send you a message later
- ¿Podrías decirle a Ana que le enviaré un mensaje más tarde?Could you tell Ana that I will send her a message later?
- ¿Te mando un mensaje cuando llegue a casa?Shall I send you a message when I get home?
- Te mandaré un mensaje cuando llegue a casa.I will send you a message when I get home.
- Te mandaré un mensaje con los detalles mañana.I will send you a message with the details tomorrow.
- No te preocupes, te mandaré un mensaje pronto.Don't worry, I will send you a message soon.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are finishing a phone call about their plans.
- SofíaTe mandaré un mensaje para confirmar la hora.I will send you a message to confirm the time.
- AlejandroEstá bien, Sofía, estaré pendiente.Okay, Sofia, I'll be on the lookout.
- SofíaGracias, Alejandro, nos vemos luego.Thanks, Alejandro, see you later.
- AlejandroAdiós, cuídate mucho.Goodbye, take care.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mensaje, te, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
