Asking for Time Off
Use these phrases when you need to request time off or call in sick at work.
Key Phrases
¿Puedo hablar con usted sobre mis días de vacaciones?
Can I talk with you about my vacation days?
💡 A polite way to initiate a conversation about time off.
Necesito pedir tres días libres la próxima semana.
I need to ask for three days off next week.
💡 Use this to request specific days off in advance.
Quiero tomar mis vacaciones en el mes de diciembre.
I want to take my vacation in the month of December.
💡 State your preferred period for annual leave.
Tengo que ir al médico para una revisión importante.
I have to go to the doctor for an important check-up.
💡 A common explanation for a brief absence.
No voy a trabajar mañana porque estoy muy enfermo.
I am not going to work tomorrow because I am very sick.
💡 Use this when calling in sick in the morning.
Ayer tuve fiebre y por eso no fui a trabajar.
Yesterday I had a fever and that is why I did not go to work.
💡 Explain why you missed work the previous day.
Mi compañero Carlos va a hacer mi trabajo estos días.
My coworker Carlos is going to do my work these days.
💡 Explain how your duties will be covered while away.
¿Usted va a aprobar mi solicitud para el lunes?
Are you going to approve my request for Monday?
💡 Ask if your supervisor will authorize your request.
Voy a enviar un correo electrónico con todos los detalles.
I am going to send an email with all the details.
💡 Confirm that you will send the official written request.
Aquí tiene el documento médico de mi hospitalización.
Here is the medical document of my hospitalization.
💡 Use when submitting a formal medical certificate.