Today, you’ll learn how to ask for help with a computer problem in Spanish through a dialogue between two colleagues.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: Hola Carlos, ¿puedes ayudarme con mi computadora?
→ Hi Carlos, can you help me with my computer?
Carlos: Claro, Ana. ¿Qué problema tienes?
→ Sure, Ana. What problem do you have?
Ana: No puedo imprimir el documento.
→ I can’t print the document.
Carlos: ¿Está la impresora conectada?
→ Is the printer connected?
Ana: Sí, pero no responde.
→ Yes, but it’s not responding.
Carlos: Vamos a reiniciar la impresora y ver si funciona.
→ Let’s restart the printer and see if it works.
Ana: ¡Muchas gracias, Carlos!
→ Thank you very much, Carlos!
📚 Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| imprimir | to print | Necesito imprimir el informe. |
| computadora | computer | Mi computadora es nueva. |
| documento | document | El documento está en la carpeta. |
| conectada | connected | La impresora está conectada. |
| reiniciar | to restart | Voy a reiniciar la máquina. |
📝 Grammar Tip: Using ‘estar’ for temporary states
In Spanish, ‘estar’ is used to describe temporary states or conditions, such as being connected or not responding.
- La impresora está conectada.
- El documento no está impreso.
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the vocabulary list.
- No puedo _____ el documento.
Answer: imprimir - La _____ no responde.
Answer: impresora - Vamos a _____ la computadora.
Answer: reiniciar - ¿Está la impresora _____?
Answer: conectada
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking offices, colleagues often rely on each other for help with technology, fostering a collaborative environment.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Thursday, June 04, 2026 | Level: A1/A2