Un café en la oficina
A coffee at the office
1 · Spanish Story
La historia
Ana llega a la oficina temprano. La computadora está encendida. Su mesa está limpia. Ella abre su celular. Ve un mensaje nuevo. Va a la cocina.
Quiere café. La cocina está vacía. No hay café en la mesa. Ana mira la alacena. No ve azúcar. Busca una taza. Necesita agua. Trabaja mucho hoy.
Entonces pregunta en recepción. Luis sonríe. Dice una frase simple. Dice "La sala de juntas". Ana entiende. Va rápido. Abre la puerta. Entra con calma.
Allí encuentra la bolsa de café. También encuentra tazas limpias. Ana regresa a la cocina. Prepara café para todos. Luis dice "Qué padre". Todos toman café. Todos trabajan bien. La mañana empieza mejor.
2 · Key Phrases
Language to keep
La computadora está encendida
The computer is onThis says the computer has power and is running.
La computadora está encendida en mi escritorio.
The computer is on at my desk.
No hay café
There is no coffeeThis is a simple way to say something is missing or unavailable.
No hay café en la taza.
There is no coffee in the cup.
La sala de juntas
the meeting roomThis is the office room where people meet and talk.
Usage: This phrase is a common office term in Mexico.
La sala de juntas está abierta.
The meeting room is open.
Qué padre
Cool / niceThis is a very common Mexican phrase used to show approval or enjoyment.
Usage: Conversational; common in relaxed speech. This phrase is common in Mexico and sounds casual.
Qué padre tu mochila nueva.
Your new backpack is cool.
3 · English Translation
The full story in English
Ana arrives at the office early. The computer is on. Her desk is clean. She opens her cell phone. She sees a new message. She goes to the kitchen.
She wants coffee. The kitchen is empty. There is no coffee on the table. Ana looks at the cabinet. She does not see sugar. She looks for a cup. She needs water. She works a lot today.
Then she asks at reception. Luis smiles. He says a simple phrase. He says "the meeting room". Ana understands. She goes quickly. She opens the door. She enters calmly.
There she finds the coffee bag. She also finds clean cups. Ana returns to the kitchen. She makes coffee for everyone. Luis says "Cool". Everyone drinks coffee. Everyone works well. The morning starts better.