EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
2 · Easy · -2 · Work and Shifts
Ask when your shift starts, tell a coworker you’ll be late, and arrange shift coverage in Mexican Spanish. Learn what to say when clocking in or out.
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6 results- What time do I start?¿A qué hora entro?
“¿A qué hora entro?” means “What time do I start?” in Mexican Spanish. Entrar often means to start work when you’re discussing a schedule.
- Can you cover for me?¿Me puedes cubrir?
“¿Me puedes cubrir?” means “Can you cover for me?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a coworker to take your shift or cover your duties temporarily.
- I’ll be ten minutes late.Llego diez minutos tarde.
“Llego diez minutos tarde.” means “I’ll be ten minutes late.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to tell someone how late you expect to arrive.
- Can I switch shifts?¿Puedo cambiar de turno?
“¿Puedo cambiar de turno?” means “Can I switch shifts?” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to request a shift change.
- I’m working a double today.Hoy hago turno doble.
“Hoy hago turno doble.” means “I’m working a double today.” in Mexican Spanish. Turno doble refers to two shifts worked back to back.
- Is there any overtime?¿Hay horas extra?
“¿Hay horas extra?” means “Is there any overtime?” in Mexican Spanish. Use horas extra to ask about overtime work.
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