Spanish - Work: Schedule & Permissions

La junta es a las ___.

The meeting is at ___.

Meaning: The meeting is at ___.

When to use: Use this to tell someone what time a meeting or appointment is.

Tip: Remember: use «a la una» for 1:00, not «a las una».

¿Puedo salir temprano hoy?

Can I leave early today?

Meaning: Can I leave early today?

When to use: Ask this politely when you need permission to finish work before your normal time.

Tip: For more formality you can say «¿Podría salir temprano hoy?»

Hoy no puedo ir a trabajar.

I can't come to work today.

Meaning: I can’t go to work today.

When to use: Tell your manager or team when you will be absent for the day.

Necesito más tiempo.

I need more time.

Meaning: I need more time.

When to use: Use this to ask for extra time to finish a task or deadline extension.

Ya mandé ___.

I sent the ___.

Meaning: I already sent ___.

When to use: Confirm that you have already sent a message, report, or file.

Tip: You can also say «envié», which sounds a bit more formal; often omit articles after «mandé» depending on context.

¿Quién se encarga de ___?

Who is responsible for ___?

Meaning: Who is in charge of ___?

When to use: Ask this when you need to know who is responsible for a task or project.

Tengo una entrevista de trabajo el ___.

I have a job interview on ___.

Meaning: I have a job interview on ___.

When to use: Use this to tell someone the day or date of your job interview.

Hoy me quedo trabajando hasta tarde.

I'm working late today.

Meaning: Today I'll stay working late.

When to use: Tell colleagues when you plan to work later than usual.

Me encargo de ___.

I'm responsible for ___.

Meaning: I’ll take care of ___. / I'm in charge of ___.

When to use: Use this to say you are responsible for a task or will handle something.