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How do you start a business letter in Spanish?
If you don’t know the name of the person you’re writing to, you can use the following formats:
- Muy señor mío: (Dear sir,)
- Estimado señor: (Dear sir,)
- Muy señora mía: (Dear madam,)
- Estimada señora: (Dear madam,)
- Muy señores míos: (Dear sirs, dear sirs/madams,)
- Estimados señores: (Dear sirs, dear sirs/madams,)
How do you end a business letter in Spanish?
Most common is Atentamente, which is the literal translation of “Sincerely” in a Spanish letter. You can also use Le saluda atentamente (if writing to one person) or Les saluda atentamenta (if writing to more than one person). Both translate literally as “Yours sincerely”.
What are proper salutations for business letters?
The salutation (or greeting) in a business letter is always formal. It often begins with “Dear {Person’s name}.” Once again, be sure to include the person’s title if you know it (such as Ms., Mrs., Mr., or Dr). If you’re unsure about the person’s title or gender then just use their first name.
What is a Spanish salutation?
1.1 Greetings in Spanish Use the following phrases to say hello to someone in Spanish. Hola – Hello. Buenos días – Good morning. Buenas tardes – Good afternoon. Buenas noches – Good evening.
How do you start a professional email in Spanish?
Email Greetings in Spanish
- A quien corresponda. = To whom it may concern. This is the standard non-specific introduction when you don’t know to whom you are writing.
- Muy señor mío. = Dear Sir.
- Estimado Señor (apellido) = Dear Mr.
- Don (nombre) = Dear (first name)
How do you start an email in Spanish?
Apreciado señor – Dear sir. Estimado señor – Dear sir. Apreciada señora – Dear madam. Estimada señora – Dear madam.
How do you end a professional email in Spanish?
Email Sign-Offs in Spanish
- Saludos cordiales. = Best regards.
- Atentamente. = Sincerely.
- Cordialmente. = Cordially.
- Sinceramente. = Sincerely.
- Para cualquier cosa estoy a su disposición. = I am at your disposal for anything you need.
- Agradeciéndole de antemano su cooperación. = Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
How do you end a letter in Spanish?
When ending a formal letter, some phrases you can use are:
- Saludos cordiales, (Best regards,)
- Quedo a la espera de sus noticias, (Looking forward to hear from you,)
- Quedo a la espera de su respuesta, (Looking forward to your reply,)
- Atentamente/Cordialmente, (Sincerely/Yours Sincerely,)
How do you write a formal letter in Spanish?
Learning how to write a formal letter in Spanish is one of the most useful skills you can add to your professional toolbox….Greetings in Spanish.
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| dear | estimado |
| to whom it may concern | a quien corresponda |
| to the department of | al departamento de |
| I give you a warm greeting | reciba usted un cordial saludo |
How do you end a Spanish letter?
Closing Your Letter
- Saludos (Greetings)
- Un saludo cordial/Saludos cordiales (Best wishes)
- Sinceramente (Sincerely)
- Muy atentamente/Muy cordialmente (Yours sincerely)
What are some longer salutations in Spanish?
Longer salutations include saludos cordiales and se despide cordialmente. Although this language may sound flowery to English speakers, it is not unusual in Spanish. If you are expecting a response from a business correspondent, you can close with esperando su respuesta . As is common in English, the salutation is typically followed by a comma.
Can you put a translation on a business letter?
This means you cannot simply complete a direct translation from another language in Spanish, put it on your business letterhead and send it. It is important to start your Spanish business letter with the appropriate salutations and greetings. Write your name at the top of the page, on the left-hand side, without your title.
Why are greetings and salutations important in writing a letter?
Whether you’re writing a letter to a Spanish-speaking friend or preparing a formal business letter, the greetings and salutations in this lesson can help give your letters credibility.