English to Spanish Translation Exercises & Sample Cover Letter

Adjective Antonyms

Word → Opposite

• Egocentric → Selfless
• Lazy → Hardworking
• Solitary → Sociable
• Flexible → Stubborn
• Rational → Emotional
• Reliable → Unreliable
• Shy → Extroverted
• Sensitive → Insensitive
• Ambitious → Generous (Note: This isn't a direct opposite, consider "Unambitious")
• Selfish → Selfless
• Solitary → Sociable
• Impatient → Patient
• Unambitious → Ambitious
• Disorganized → Organized
• Creative → Uncreative
• Persuasive → Unpersuasive
• Undecisive → Decisive

Translation Exercises

Exercise 1

Spanish: Estaría muy agradecido si me pudiera enviar su último catálogo y algunas muestras.

English: I would be very grateful if you could send me your latest catalog and some samples.

Spanish: Esperamos que le interesen nuestros productos, nuestras condiciones de pago y entrega.

English: We hope that you are interested in our products, our payment and delivery terms.

Exercise 2

Spanish: Gracias por el correo electrónico con fecha 5 de marzo, preguntando por nuestra amplia gama de productos.

English: Thank you for the email dated March 5th, inquiring about our wide range of products.

Exercise 3

Spanish: Sentimos no poder ofrecerle el descuento del 7%, pero si nos dice la cantidad que quiere pedir, podríamos hacerle sobre un 5%.

English: We are sorry we cannot offer you a 7% discount, but if you tell us the quantity you would like to order, we could give you a 5% discount.

Exercise 4

Spanish: Si necesita cualquier otra información, no dude en contactarnos y estaremos encantados de ayudarlo.

English: If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

Exercise 5

Spanish: Esperamos tener noticias suyas tan pronto como sea posible.

English: We look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Exercise 6

Spanish: Tenemos el placer de adjuntar nuestro último catálogo y la lista de precios que nos solicitó.

English: We are pleased to attach our latest catalog and the price list you requested.

Exercise 7

Spanish: Escribo en referencia a un anuncio que he visto en el periódico The Times.

English: I am writing in reference to an advertisement I saw in The Times newspaper.

Exercise 8

Spanish: En referencia a la entrega de la mercancía, normalmente servimos en un plazo de 15 días una vez recibida la orden.

English: In reference to the delivery of the merchandise, we usually deliver within 15 days of receiving the order.

Exercise 9

Spanish: Si le gustan nuestros productos, confío en que podamos hacer más negocios con usted.

English: If you like our products, I hope that we can do further business with you.

Exercise 10

Spanish: Cuanto antes recibamos la orden, mejor.

English: The sooner we receive the order, the better.

Exercise 11

Spanish: Cuanto más barato sea el producto, mejor.

English: The cheaper the product, the better.

Exercise 12

Spanish: Estas condiciones de entrega son más caras que otras.

English: These delivery conditions are more expensive than others.

Cover Letter

Shop Assistant Application

Dear Mr./Ms. Rodriguez,

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for the Shop Assistant position at Fotoprix.

I have a strong background in customer service. I worked as a waiter at Hotel Front Maritim for two years, followed by a role as an Assistant at Fotoprix. Most recently, I worked as a cashier at Caprabo.

I am currently pursuing an Upper Vocational Training degree in Management and Commercial Space. I graduated from Xxv Olimpiada Secondary School and completed a middle training program in commerce.

My mother tongue is Spanish, and I am fluent in Catalan. I am very interested in working for an ambitious company like yours.

You can reach me at 66666 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Israel Soria