Spanish · B1 · Speaking · about 5 min
Tell a colleague about the delay, propose Monday, and offer a draft today.
‘No podré’ points to what you cannot do. Follow it with a workable date, not just an apology.
Say thisNo podré terminarlo para el viernes.
MeaningI will not be able to finish it by Friday.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say this¿Podemos aplazar la fecha límite hasta el lunes?
MeaningCan we move the deadline to Monday?
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisPuedo enviarle un borrador hoy.
MeaningI can send you a draft today (formal).
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| No podré terminarlo para el viernes. | I will not be able to finish it by Friday. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| ¿Podemos aplazar la fecha límite hasta el lunes? | Can we move the deadline to Monday? | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Puedo enviarle un borrador hoy. | I can send you a draft today (formal). | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
SituationThe Friday deadline is impossible. How do you state the delay clearly?
Say thisNo podré terminarlo para el viernes.
WhyState the problem directly before asking for a new date.
SituationYou need until Monday. Which request names a concrete new deadline?
Say this¿Podemos aplazar el plazo hasta el lunes?
WhyName the day so the other person can make a decision.
SituationA colleague asks why. Which line gives a useful reason without blaming them?
Say thisEstoy esperando las cifras finales de finanzas.
WhyA concrete dependency is more useful than vague blame.
SituationYou can share useful progress today. Which offer helps the team?
Say thisPuedo enviarte un borrador esta tarde.
WhyOffer a specific partial deliverable and a time.
SituationThe new date is agreed. Which line confirms the plan?
Say thisGracias. Enviaré la versión final el lunes.
WhyRepeat the deadline and what you will deliver.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The Friday deadline is impossible. How do you state the delay clearly? | No podré terminarlo para el viernes. | State the problem directly before asking for a new date. |
| You need until Monday. Which request names a concrete new deadline? | ¿Podemos aplazar el plazo hasta el lunes? | Name the day so the other person can make a decision. |
| A colleague asks why. Which line gives a useful reason without blaming them? | Estoy esperando las cifras finales de finanzas. | A concrete dependency is more useful than vague blame. |
| You can share useful progress today. Which offer helps the team? | Puedo enviarte un borrador esta tarde. | Offer a specific partial deliverable and a time. |
| The new date is agreed. Which line confirms the plan? | Gracias. Enviaré la versión final el lunes. | Repeat the deadline and what you will deliver. |
Tell a colleague about the delay, propose Monday, and offer a draft today.
You cannot finish by Friday. Which line opens the request?
The Friday deadline is impossible. How do you state the delay clearly?
No podré terminarlo para el viernes.
I will not be able to finish it by Friday.
Start the conversation naturally.
¿Podemos aplazar la fecha límite hasta el lunes?
Can we move the deadline to Monday?
Add the detail the other person needs.
Puedo enviarle un borrador hoy.
I can send you a draft today (formal).
Finish with a clear, polite line.