Spanish · B2 · Speaking · about 5 min
Recognise the other view, explain the cost, and offer a more workable small test.
‘Entiendo tu punto’ acknowledges the person. The rest of your answer must still explain the issue.
Say thisEntiendo tu punto, pero veo un riesgo.
MeaningI understand your point, but I see a risk.
When to use itStart the conversation naturally.
Say thisEl principal inconveniente es el coste adicional.
MeaningThe main drawback is the extra cost.
When to use itAdd the detail the other person needs.
Say thisUna opción más viable sería hacer una prueba pequeña.
MeaningA more viable option would be a small test.
When to use itFinish with a clear, polite line.
| Say this | Meaning | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Entiendo tu punto, pero veo un riesgo. | I understand your point, but I see a risk. | Start the conversation naturally. |
| El principal inconveniente es el coste adicional. | The main drawback is the extra cost. | Add the detail the other person needs. |
| Una opción más viable sería hacer una prueba pequeña. | A more viable option would be a small test. | Finish with a clear, polite line. |
SituationA colleague proposes a plan you partly like. How do you acknowledge its value?
Say thisEntiendo por qué ese enfoque podría ahorrar tiempo.
WhyAcknowledge a real merit before raising a concern.
SituationYou disagree with one part, not the whole plan. Which line is precise?
Say thisMe preocupa el plazo propuesto.
WhyName the exact point of disagreement rather than rejecting the person or whole plan.
SituationYou have evidence for your concern. Which line introduces it constructively?
Say thisLa prueba del mes pasado tardó dos semanas más de lo previsto.
WhyPoint to the evidence and the consequence for the plan.
SituationYou want to suggest a workable alternative. Which line does that?
Say this¿Podríamos probarlo con un equipo antes de lanzarlo por completo?
WhyOffer a specific alternative that addresses the concern.
SituationYou have explained your alternative. How do you invite a response?
Say this¿Eso resolvería tu principal preocupación?
WhyInvite discussion while keeping the proposal clear.
| Situation | Say this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A colleague proposes a plan you partly like. How do you acknowledge its value? | Entiendo por qué ese enfoque podría ahorrar tiempo. | Acknowledge a real merit before raising a concern. |
| You disagree with one part, not the whole plan. Which line is precise? | Me preocupa el plazo propuesto. | Name the exact point of disagreement rather than rejecting the person or whole plan. |
| You have evidence for your concern. Which line introduces it constructively? | La prueba del mes pasado tardó dos semanas más de lo previsto. | Point to the evidence and the consequence for the plan. |
| You want to suggest a workable alternative. Which line does that? | ¿Podríamos probarlo con un equipo antes de lanzarlo por completo? | Offer a specific alternative that addresses the concern. |
| You have explained your alternative. How do you invite a response? | ¿Eso resolvería tu principal preocupación? | Invite discussion while keeping the proposal clear. |
Recognise the other view, explain the cost, and offer a more workable small test.
A colleague suggests a costly plan. How do you begin?
A colleague proposes a plan you partly like. How do you acknowledge its value?
Entiendo tu punto, pero veo un riesgo.
I understand your point, but I see a risk.
Start the conversation naturally.
El principal inconveniente es el coste adicional.
The main drawback is the extra cost.
Add the detail the other person needs.
Una opción más viable sería hacer una prueba pequeña.
A more viable option would be a small test.
Finish with a clear, polite line.