As more and more Spanish speaking immigrants pore into our country, you will be hiring an increasing percentage of Hispanic labor. A basic grasp of the Spanish language is essential for success and career advancement in the construction industry. Below you will find useful Spanish phrases with audio mp3 files to help you with pronunciation. In addition, the Flashcards, Videos and Dialogues to the right provide many more Spanish dialogues for building contractors.

Always wear gloves.
Siempre use guantes.

Paco, help him and use work gloves.
Paco, ayúdelo y use guantes de trabajar.

It is necessary that you work.
Es preciso que trabaje.

Work faster.
Trabaje más rápido.

Work fast now and do a good job.
Trabaje rápido ahora y haga un buen trabajo.

Can you fix it?
¿Puede repararla?

How much time would you take in doing it?
¿Cuánto tiempo echarías en hacerlo?

Clean your shoes!
¡Límpiate los zapatos!

In the warehouse in the back. Wear your protective gear.
En el almacén, atrás. Póngase la ropa de protección.

Protection against falls.
Protección para caídas.

Help me lift the wood.
Ayúdeme a levantar la madera.

The red container with the danger sign.
El recipiente rojo con la señal de peligro.

Is there danger?
¿Existe peligro?

There is danger of an explosion.
Hay peligro de explosión.

You should be careful.
Debes tener cuidado.

Be careful.
Tenga cuidado.

Be careful with heavy weights.
Cuidado con las cargas elevadas.

When working, beware of static electricity charge.
Cuando esté trabajando tenga cuidado con la carga eléctrica estática.

Be careful around the wires.
Tenga cuidado alrededor de los alambres.

Be careful, you're going to fall.
Ten cuidado que te vas a caer.

Be careful, there are heavy fuels in the back of the building.
Tenga cuidado, hay combustibles pesados en la parte de atrás del edificio.

Be careful with the electricity, it is on.
Tenga cuidado con la electricidad, está prendida.

It’s hazardous material.
Es material peligroso.

It is very dangerous here.
Aquí está muy peligroso.