What you will learn / Qué va a aprender
Short phrases for the first minute of a conversation in Guyana. English is the official language. People also speak Creolese in the street.
Say hello
| English | Español |
|---|---|
| Good morning | Buenos días |
| Good afternoon | Buenas tardes |
| Good evening | Buenas noches |
| Hello / Hi | Hola |
| How are you? | ¿Cómo está? |
| I am fine, thank you. | Estoy bien, gracias. |
Use Good morning until about midday, Good afternoon after that, and Good evening after dark.
Your name and language
- My name is ... Me llamo ...
- I speak a little English. Hablo un poco de inglés.
- I speak Spanish. Hablo español.
- Please speak slowly. Por favor, hable despacio.
- Can you write it down, please? ¿Me lo puede escribir, por favor?
- I don't understand. No entiendo.
- Excuse me. Disculpe / Con permiso.
- Please / Thank you / You're welcome. Por favor / Gracias / De nada.
Practice
At a shop counter: "Good morning. My name is Ana. I speak a little English. Please speak slowly."