Repairs & Maintenance
Use these phrases when you need to contact your landlord or a technician about repairs in your apartment.
Key Phrases
Tengo un problema en el piso porque la calefacción no funciona y hace mucho frío.
I have a problem in the apartment because the heating does not work and it is very cold.
💡 A clear way to state the issue and its immediate consequence.
Es necesario que envíe a un técnico para revisar la cerradura que está rota.
It is necessary that you send a technician to check the lock that is broken.
💡 Uses the present subjunctive after 'es necesario que'.
El grifo de la cocina gotea continuamente y creo que está perdiendo mucha agua.
The kitchen tap drips continuously and I think that it is losing a lot of water.
¿Podría venir mañana a ver el daño que tenemos en el baño?
Could you come tomorrow to see the damage that we have in the bathroom?
Me he dado cuenta de que la llave de la puerta principal no gira bien.
I have realized that the key of the main door does not turn well.
💡 Features the common pronominal verb 'darse cuenta'.
La calefacción funcionaba bien ayer hasta que se apagó por la mañana.
The heating was working well yesterday until it turned off in the morning.
💡 Shows the contrast between imperfect and preterite.
Quiero saber cuándo es posible que usted arregle la persiana de mi dormitorio.
I want to know when it is possible that you fix the blind of my bedroom.
Esta es la avería más urgente que tenemos en la casa en este momento.
This is the most urgent breakdown that we have in the house at this moment.
💡 Uses the superlative structure 'la más urgente'.
Le pido que me avise antes de venir porque no estaré por la mañana.
I ask you to notify me before coming because I will not be here in the morning.
Es mejor que reparemos esto lo antes posible para evitar más problemas en casa.
It is better that we repair this as soon as possible to avoid more problems at home.