In this exercise, you will learn how to ask for help with a computer problem in Spanish. You will practice simple phrases and vocabulary useful in a workplace setting.
💬 El Diálogo / The Dialogue
Ana: Hola Carlos, Âżpuedes ayudarme con un problema en mi computadora?
→ Hi Carlos, can you help me with a problem on my computer?
Carlos: Claro, Ana. ¿Qué ocurre?
→ Of course, Ana. What’s happening?
Ana: Mi pantalla está en negro y no sé qué hacer.
→ My screen is black and I don’t know what to do.
Carlos: ÂżHas intentado reiniciar la computadora?
→ Have you tried restarting the computer?
Ana: SĂ, pero no pasa nada.
→ Yes, but nothing happens.
Carlos: Vamos a comprobar el cable de energĂa.
→ Let’s check the power cable.
Ana: Ah, estaba desconectado. ¡Gracias!
→ Oh, it was disconnected. Thank you!
Carlos: De nada, Ana. Siempre aquĂ para ayudar.
→ You’re welcome, Ana. Always here to help.
đź“š Vocabulario / Vocabulary
| Spanish | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| pantalla | screen | La pantalla está en negro. |
| reiniciar | to restart | Voy a reiniciar la computadora. |
| comprobar | to check | Necesito comprobar el cable. |
| cable de energĂa | power cable | El cable de energĂa está desconectado. |
| desconectado | disconnected | El cable está desconectado. |
đź“ť Grammar Tip: Using ‘Vamos a’ for Suggestions
‘Vamos a’ means ‘Let’s’ and is used to suggest an action to do together or as a solution.
- Vamos a salir.
- Vamos a comprobar el cable.
✏️ Práctica / Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the vocabulary list.
- La _______ está en negro.
Answer: pantalla - ÂżHas intentado _______ la computadora?
Answer: reiniciar - Vamos a _______ el cable de energĂa.
Answer: comprobar - El cable de energĂa está _______.
Answer: desconectado - Gracias por tu _______.
Answer: ayuda
🌍 Cultural Note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is common to use polite forms like ‘usted’ in workplace settings when first meeting someone, but colleagues often switch to ‘tĂş’ once they become more familiar.
🇪🇸 Published by your Spanish school | Exercise for Thursday, April 02, 2026 | Level: A1/A2