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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.