Which one should you use?
If you want to be even more formal or imply a sense of urgency, you can use Le ruego revisar su bandeja de entrada. For a very polite and respectful tone, you might say Agradecería que chequeara su correo electrónico, which translates to "I would appreciate it if you would check your email". In casual settings, you can use Revisa tu bandeja de entrada (check your inbox) or the colloquial Echa un vistazo a tu email (take a look at your email).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Por favor, revise su correo electrónico is a common formal expression. For higher levels of formality and urgency, use Le ruego revisar su bandeja de entrada or the very respectful Agradecería que chequeara su correo electrónico. For friends or close colleagues, use the informal Por favor, revisa tu correo electrónico or the very common informal checa tu correo found in many Latin American countries. Finally, Echa un vistazo a tu email is a casual and colloquial option.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Different regions use specific variations: in Argentina, you can say Por favor, revisá tu correo electrónico. In Mexico, Por favor, checa tu correo electrónico is common. And in Spain, Por favor, comprueba tu correo electrónico is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a group of people rather than a single person, change the verb from the singular revise to the plural revisen (e.g., revisen su correo electrónico).
Did you know?
- The term electrónico is linked to the Greek word for 'amber', because early scientists thought electricity was a property of amber when rubbed.
- In formal business settings, asking someone to check their email may involve the word ruego, which literally means 'I beg'.
- The colloquial use of checar in Latin American countries is a direct linguistic adaptation of the English word 'check'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, revise su correo electrónico para ver la factura.Please check your email to see the invoice.
- Por favor, revise su correo electrónico para confirmar la cita.Please check your email to confirm the appointment.
Example conversation
Sofía is finishing a business call with Mateo.
- SofíaLe envié la confirmación ahora mismo.I sent you the confirmation right now.
- MateoGracias, lo buscaré en un momento.Thanks, I will look for it in a moment.
- SofíaPor favor, revise su correo electrónico y confírmeme.Please check your email and confirm to me.
- MateoClaro, Sofía, lo haré inmediatamente.Of course, Sofía, I will do it immediately.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correo, electrónico, favor, por, su, CC BY-SA 4.0.
