Español
A Spanish Phrase for Asking to speak with a colleague or boss for a moment: "¿Puedo hablar con usted un momento?"
"¿Puedo hablar con usted un momento?" means "May I speak with you for a moment?" and it's the basic Spanish expression used for asking to speak with a colleague or boss for a moment. It's very handy at work and in the office. To answer, you can say something like "Claro, pase a mi oficina." (Of course, come into my office). You can keep the conversation going by reacting with something like "Gracias, no tardaré mucho." (Thanks, I won't take long).
Examples
¿Puedo hablar con usted un momento?
May I speak with you for a moment?
Claro, pase a mi oficina.
Of course, come into my office.
Gracias, no tardaré mucho.
Thanks, I won't take long.