What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Espero con interés trabajar con usted literally translates to 'I hope with interest to work with you'.
Which one should you use?
While Espero con interés trabajar con usted is a standard polite option, you might use Quedo a la espera de trabajar con usted for an even more formal tone in professional correspondence. For informal situations, you can use Estoy emocionado de trabajar contigo, Me muero de ganas de trabajar contigo to show idiomatic eagerness or Estoy entusiasmado de colaborar contigo to express enthusiasm about collaborating.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Espero con interés trabajar con usted is a formal way to express this sentiment. For more formal professional correspondence, you can use Quedo a la espera de trabajar con usted. In contrast, Estoy emocionado de trabajar contigo, Me muero de ganas de trabajar contigo and Estoy entusiasmado de colaborar contigo are informal options.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, it is common to use Espero con ansias trabajar contigo to express excitement. In Spain, you are more likely to hear Tengo muchas ganas de trabajar contigo to express anticipation.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can adjust the level of formality or the number of people you are addressing by changing the pronouns. Replacing usted with contigo in the phrase Espero con interés trabajar contigo makes it informal and suitable for a colleague you are already on a first-name basis with. To address a group of people rather than a single person, change usted to ustedes to say Espero con interés trabajar con ustedes.
Did you know?
- The verb trabajar used in this phrase is etymologically linked to the concept of 'torture', deriving from the Late Latin word tripālium, which referred to a torture instrument.
- In Spanish professional culture, switching from usted to tú is a significant social milestone that often marks the transition from a formal to a trusting relationship.
- The informal phrase Me muero de ganas de trabajar contigo literally means 'I am dying of desire to work with you'.
Examples in context
- Estimado Sr. García, espero con interés trabajar con usted en el próximo proyecto. Estoy seguro de que lograremos grandes resultados juntos. Atentamente, [Your Name]Dear Mr. Garcia, I look forward to working with you on the next project. I am sure we will achieve great results together. Sincerely, [Your Name]
- Estimada Sra. Rodríguez, estoy ansioso por trabajar con usted en el proyecto de marketing. Creo que nuestra colaboración puede impulsar el éxito de la empresa. Saludos cordiales, [Your Name]Dear Ms. Rodriguez, I am eager to work with you on the marketing project. I believe our collaboration can boost the company's success. Best regards, [Your Name]
- ¡Hola Laura! Me muero de ganas de trabajar contigo en el proyecto de diseño. Vamos a dejar huella juntos. Un abrazo, [Tu Nombre]Hi Laura! I'm dying to work with you on the design project. We are going to leave a mark together. A hug, [Your Name]
- ¡Hola Carlos! Estoy entusiasmado de colaborar contigo en la presentación final. Juntos, haremos que brille. Saludos cordiales, [Tu Nombre]Hi Carlos! I am enthusiastic about collaborating with you on the final presentation. Together, we will make it shine. Best regards, [Your Name]
Example conversation
Elena and Daniel meet for the first time at a new office.
- ElenaHola, Daniel. Soy Elena, la nueva gerente.Hello, Daniel. I am Elena, the new manager.
- DanielMucho gusto, Elena. Bienvenida al equipo.Nice to meet you, Elena. Welcome to the team.
- ElenaGracias. Espero con interés trabajar con usted.Thank you. I look forward to working with you.
- DanielIgualmente. Nos vemos en la reunión.Likewise. I'll see you at the meeting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries con, interés, trabajar, usted, CC BY-SA 4.0.
