Introduction
Video calls are a huge part of daily life, and knowing the right Spanish phrases can make conversations smoother and more confident. This article gives 30 useful expressions for common video call situations, from greetings to technical checks and polite closings. Learn practical examples, short dialogues, and usage notes to sound natural on your next llamada por video.
- Basic greetings and starting the call
- Checking audio and video
- Managing interruptions and delays
- Polite conversation phrases
- Asking for clarification and giving feedback
- Transition phrases for meetings
- Casual phrases for friendly calls
- Ending the call and follow-ups
- Short dialogues: common video call scenarios
- Usage notes and pronunciation tips
- Conclusion
Basic greetings and starting the call
Begin calls with friendly, natural phrases. Use these to open the conversation and set a warm tone.
Hola — Hi
Use hola for casual and neutral openings. Example:
Hola, ¿cómo estás? — Hi, how are you?
Buenos días — Good morning
Say buenos días until midday. Example:
Buenos días, ¿todo bien? — Good morning, is everything okay?
Buenas tardes — Good afternoon
Use buenas tardes after noon. Example:
Buenas tardes, gracias por unirte. — Good afternoon, thanks for joining.
¿Me escuchas? — Can you hear me?
Helpful immediately after joining. Example:
¿Me escuchas bien? — Can you hear me well?
Checking audio and video
Technical issues happen. These phrases help you troubleshoot politely and quickly.
Mi micrófono no funciona — My microphone isn’t working
Use mi micrófono no funciona to explain a problem. Example:
Mi micrófono no funciona, ¿puedes oírme ahora? — My microphone isn’t working, can you hear me now?
Tu sonido está bajo — Your volume is low
Polite suggestion when audio is quiet. Example:
Tu sonido está bajo, sube el volumen por favor. — Your volume is low, please raise it.
No se ve tu cámara — Your camera is not showing
Use no se ve tu cámara when video fails. Example:
No se ve tu cámara, ¿la tienes activada? — Your camera isn’t showing, do you have it on?
¿Puedes compartir tu pantalla? — Can you share your screen?
Request used during presentations. Example:
¿Puedes compartir tu pantalla para que vea tu presentación? — Can you share your screen so I can see your presentation?
Managing interruptions and delays
Interruptions and lag are common. These phrases keep the conversation smooth and respectful.
Un momento — One moment
Short pause request. Example:
Un momento, corrijo el audio. — One moment, I’ll fix the audio.
Perdón, lag — Sorry, lag
Quick apology for delays. Example:
Perdón, lag, repito lo que dije. — Sorry, lag, I’ll repeat what I said.
¿Puedes repetir? — Can you repeat?
Ask when you miss something. Example:
¿Puedes repetir la última parte? — Can you repeat the last part?
Te perdí — I lost you
Use when a call cuts out or someone freezes. Example:
Te perdí por un momento, ¿puedes repetir? — I lost you for a moment, can you repeat?
Polite conversation phrases
Keep the tone professional and friendly with these polite expressions for meetings and casual calls alike.
Gracias por tu tiempo — Thank you for your time
End a segment or meeting politely. Example:
Gracias por tu tiempo, fue muy útil. — Thank you for your time, it was very helpful.
Disculpa la demora — Sorry for the delay
Apologize when you’re late. Example:
Disculpa la demora, tuve un problema técnico. — Sorry for the delay, I had a technical problem.
¿Te parece bien? — Does that work for you?
Check agreement or availability. Example:
Propongo reunirnos mañana a las 10. ¿Te parece bien? — I propose meeting tomorrow at 10. Does that work for you?
Perfecto, gracias — Perfect, thanks
Confirm understanding or agreement. Example:
Perfecto, gracias por confirmar. — Perfect, thanks for confirming.
Asking for clarification and giving feedback
Beginner to intermediate learners often need to clarify meaning or correct misunderstandings. These phrases make that process easy and polite.
No entiendo — I don’t understand
Be honest when you miss the point. Example:
No entiendo la parte sobre el presupuesto. — I don’t understand the part about the budget.
¿Qué significa eso? — What does that mean?
Ask for definitions or explanations. Example:
¿Qué significa esa palabra en este contexto? — What does that word mean in this context?
Lo siento, puedes hablar más despacio — Sorry, can you speak more slowly
Useful when someone speaks too fast. Example:
Lo siento, puedes hablar más despacio por favor? — Sorry, can you speak more slowly please?
Estoy de acuerdo — I agree
Express consensus during discussion. Example:
Estoy de acuerdo con tu propuesta. — I agree with your proposal.
Transition phrases for meetings
Smooth transitions help structure calls and keep participants engaged. These are especially useful for meetings or lessons.
Ahora pasamos a — Now we move to
Signal a change in topic. Example:
Ahora pasamos a la siguiente agenda. — Now we move to the next agenda item.
En resumen — In summary
Summarize main points. Example:
En resumen, tenemos tres acciones: revisar, aprobar y enviar. — In summary, we have three actions: review, approve and send.
Antes de terminar — Before we finish
Raise last-minute items. Example:
Antes de terminar, alguna duda más? — Before we finish, any more questions?
¿Alguien tiene comentarios? — Does anyone have comments?
Invite input from participants. Example:
¿Alguien tiene comentarios sobre el informe? — Does anyone have comments about the report?
Casual phrases for friendly calls
When video calls are social or less formal, these expressions help keep things relaxed and natural.
¿Qué tal tu día? — How’s your day?
Start small talk with ¿Qué tal tu día? Example:
¿Qué tal tu día? ¿Has hecho algo interesante? — How’s your day? Did you do anything interesting?
¡Qué gusto verte! — Great to see you
Use when you haven’t seen someone in a while. Example:
¡Qué gusto verte! ¿Cómo has estado? — Great to see you! How have you been?
Cuéntame más — Tell me more
Encourage conversation and details. Example:
Cuéntame más sobre tu viaje. — Tell me more about your trip.
Nos ponemos al día — Let’s catch up
Suggest a friendly catch-up. Example:
Hoy nos ponemos al día con calma. — Today we’ll catch up calmly.
Ending the call and follow-ups
Finish calls clearly and professionally. These phrases help schedule next steps and say goodbye gracefully.
Hasta luego — See you later
Casual goodbye for informal calls. Example:
Hasta luego, hablamos pronto. — See you later, we’ll talk soon.
Nos vemos mañana — See you tomorrow
Confirm a scheduled follow-up. Example:
Nos vemos mañana a la misma hora. — See you tomorrow at the same time.
Te envío el resumen — I’ll send you the summary
Promise to follow up with notes. Example:
Te envío el resumen por correo después de la llamada. — I’ll send you the summary by email after the call.
Mucho gusto — Nice to meet you
Say this after first-time introductions. Example:
Mucho gusto, fue un placer conocerte. — Nice to meet you, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Short dialogues: common video call scenarios
Short role-plays show how phrases combine in real conversations.
Scenario: Joining a meeting late
Persona A: Disculpa la demora
Persona B: No hay problema, te perdimos por un momento
Scenario: Technical issue
Persona A: Mi micrófono no funciona
Persona B: ¿Puedes usar los auriculares?
Persona A: Sí, gracias, ahora sí me escuchas
Scenario: Wrapping up a call
Persona A: En resumen, tenemos tareas para la próxima semana
Persona B: Perfecto, gracias, te envío el resumen
Usage notes and pronunciation tips
Simple tips to sound natural and avoid common mistakes.
Use polite forms with people you do not know well or in professional contexts. For example, prefer ¿Me escucha? rather than the informal form with tú. Pronunciation tip: Spanish vowels are consistent; practice a, e, i, o, u to improve clarity on calls.
Remember that the first appearance of each Spanish phrase above is bolded; subsequent mentions are shown in italics to help you recognize and reuse them naturally in conversation. Adapt formality to the context: use usted forms for formal meetings and tú for friends and colleagues you know well.
Conclusion
Mastering these 30 Spanish phrases will make your video calls more confident and professional. Practice common dialogues, focus on pronunciation, and choose polite or casual forms based on the context. With repetition, these expressions will feel natural and improve your ability to connect in Spanish over video.
