What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of con (with), respecto a (respect to), su (your) and consulta (query/consultation).
Which one should you use?
The choice between forms depends on whether you are being formal or informal. Using su (as in con respecto a su consulta) is formal, whereas switching to tu (as in con respecto a tu consulta or En cuanto a tu pregunta) makes the phrase informal for someone you know well. For a more direct "about your query" feeling, you can use the preposition sobre, such as in Sobre su consulta (formal) or Sobre tu pregunta (informal).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form con respecto a su consulta is highly formal and is suitable for professional correspondence like business emails or official letters. Other formal alternatives include En relación a su consulta, Respecto a su consulta and en relación con su consulta. For informal settings, use En cuanto a tu pregunta, Con respecto a tu consulta or Sobre tu pregunta.
Did you know?
- While consulta means 'query' in a business context, it is also the standard word for a medical appointment or a doctor's visit in Spanish-speaking countries.
- In professional Spanish, the phrase con respecto a is so formal that using it in a casual conversation with a friend might sound jokingly stiff or overly dramatic.
- The word consulta shares a common ancestor with the English word 'consul', as both stem from the Latin 'consulere' which means 'to consult' or 'to deliberate'.
Examples in context
- En relación a su consulta, me complace proporcionarle la siguiente información…Regarding your query, I am pleased to provide you with the following information…
- Sobre su consulta, me gustaría aclarar algunos puntosRegarding your query, I would like to clarify some points
- En cuanto a tu pregunta, te recomiendo investigar un poco másRegarding your query, I suggest you do some more research
- Sobre tu pregunta, déjame pensar un momentoAbout your query, let me think for a moment
- Le escribo con respecto a su consulta técnica.I am writing to you regarding your technical query.
- Tengo una actualización con respecto a su consulta.I have an update regarding your query.
- Con respecto a su consulta, el pedido ya salió.Regarding your query, the order has already been sent.
Example conversation
Mateo is responding to Sofía via email about a service request.
- MateoHola, Sofía. Le escribo con respecto a su consulta.Hello, Sofía. I am writing to you regarding your query.
- SofíaGracias, Mateo. ¿Tiene alguna noticia para mí?Thank you, Mateo. Do you have any news for me?
- MateoSí, su solicitud ha sido aprobada finalmente.Yes, your request has finally been approved.
- SofíaEs una excelente noticia, muchas gracias.That is excellent news, thank you very much.
