Your First Day at Work

Hi, I'm Mateo. I just joined the team.

Use this to casually introduce yourself to immediate coworkers.

Hi everyone. I'm Mateo and I'm going to work on this project with you.

A standard introduction when meeting a group of colleagues.

Good morning. I'm Mateo, the new employee in the department.

More formal; good for meeting managers or older colleagues.

Can you tell me which is my spot?

A very direct and informal way to ask where you will be sitting.

Does anyone know where the desk I should use is?

Uses a relative clause ('que debo usar') to specify the desk.

Do you know where the kitchen is? I need a coffee.

'Quedar' is a very natural alternative to 'estar' for asking about locations.

Could you tell me where the break room is?

Uses the conditional ('podrías') to soften the request.

Who do I ask for the system passwords?

A direct way to find out who handles IT or administrative tasks.

Could you tell me who I should talk to to set up my computer?

Appropriate when asking receptionists or management; uses the formal 'podría'.

What time do you guys usually eat around here?

Uses the 'vosotros' form ('soléis'), standard in Peninsular Spanish.

When is it normal for us to take the midday break?

Triggers the present subjunctive ('hagamos') after 'es normal que'.

I was really looking forward to starting here!

A natural, friendly way to show excitement using the imperfect tense.

I am very glad to be part of this company.

A slightly more formal expression of enthusiasm.

Have you been working in this office for a long time?

Great for building rapport with a new colleague while getting settled.

Well, I'll let you work. See you later.

A polite but informal way to exit a chat without being abrupt.

Thank you very much for your time, I'm going to organize my things.

Clearly signals that you are returning to your own tasks.