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when i answer the phone in Mexico i say "bueno". in Spain, i say "digame". how do you ask if somebody is home or in the office when you call them on the telephone in Spain?

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updated Feb 1, 2012
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posted by Sloan
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¿Querría hablar con... por favor? Podría ponerme con...por favor

In Cuba, when one calls a friend's home you simply ask: con(person's name) por favor. I'm sorry, I don't know about Spain though.

updated Feb 1, 2012
posted by Sheily
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These are nuetral:

¿Se encuentra James? ** Probably more appropriate for an office

¿Esta James?

updated Feb 1, 2012
edited by rodneyp
posted by rodneyp