Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction 500 + Essential Words and Phrases for Communicating with Spanish-Speakers

by Yates, Jean

• ISBN13: 9780071494755
• ISBN10: 0071494758
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-04
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Talk with your Spanish-speaking employees--no prior knowledge of Spanish needed!Perfect Phrases in Spanish for Constructiongives you more than 500 vital words and phrases specific to working on commercial and residential job sites, with translations spelled out phonetically so you can say what you need to say immediately.Space the wall studs sixteen inches apart.Clave los montantes a una distancia de dieciseis pulgadas.(KLAH-beh lohs mohn-TAHN-tess ah oo-nah dee-STAHN-s'yah deh d'yeh-see-SACE pool-GAH-thahs)Put up the walls.Pare las paredes.(PAH-reh lahs-pah-REH-thess)Use the bulldozer.Use la niveladora.(OO-seh lah nee-bell-ah-THOR-ah)Learn the Spanish words and phrases for: exchanging pleasantries interviewing potential employees discussing pay rate and taxes giving instructions terminating an employee establishing work hours explaining safety and emergency procedures praising good workWithPerfect Phrases in Spanish for Construction, you can overcome the language barrier and develop a more comfortable, productive environment at your worksite.

Author Biography

Jean Yates teaches Spanish at George Washington University. She has also taught Spanish as a second language on the high school and community college levels and to adults in the workplace. She is the author of several books on Spanish and ESL including the bestselling Master the Basics: English, Domino lo basico, Pronunce it Perfectly in Spanish, Beginning Spanish for the Utterly Confused, and Correct Your Spanish Blunders.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xi
Spanish Basics	p. 1
Greetings	p. 1
Pleasantries	p. 2
Family and Friends	p. 3
The "Magic" Words	p. 5
Telling Present Time and Using Numbers 1-12	p. 6
Talking to More than One Person at a Time	p. 8
Days of the Week	p. 9
Months of the Year and Using Numbers 1-31	p. 10
Talking About the Weather	p. 13
Interviewing an Employee	p. 14
Asking for References	p. 15
Hiring an Employee	p. 16
Scheduling	p. 16
Discussing Salary and Using Numbers 40+	p. 17
Rates of Payment	p. 20
Discussing Pay Periods	p. 21
Discussing Taxes	p. 22
Showing Appreciation for Good Work	p. 23
Clearing Up Confusion	p. 23
Terminating an Employee	p. 24
Basic Questions and Answers	p. 27
Yes-or-No Questions	p. 27
Information Questions	p. 28
Establishing Basic Policies	p. 33
Selecting Workers	p. 33
Certification and Training	p. 36
Establishing a Work Schedule	p. 37
Planning the Day	p. 39
Job Locations	p. 41
Establishing Priorities	p. 42
Indicating Order and Repetition of Tasks	p. 43
General Instructions	p. 45
Safety Precautions	p. 47
Safety Equipment	p. 48
Emergencies	p. 50
Locations of Things	p. 52
Going Places and Taking Things	p. 53
Measuring	p. 56
Specific Tasks for Outdoor Jobs	p. 59
Driving Work Vehicles and Heavy Equipment	p. 60
Vehicle Maintenance	p. 61
Driving Instructions for a Work Vehicle	p. 62
Roadwork	p. 64
Site Preparation	p. 66
Laying the Foundation	p. 69
Tools and Equipment for Lot and Foundation Preparation	p. 71
Structure Building and Carpentry	p. 73
Tools and Supplies for Structure Building	p. 77
Roofing	p. 79
Repairing a Roof	p. 80
Putting on a New Roof	p. 81
Tools and Equipment for Roofing	p. 83
Finishing the Exterior Walls	p. 85
Indoor Construction Work	p. 91
Installing Insulation	p. 92
Interior Walls and Ceilings	p. 96
The Framework	p. 97
Installing Drywall	p. 99
Tools for Installing Drywall	p. 102
Installing Ceilings	p. 103
Installing Wood Moldings	p. 104
Windows and Doors	p. 106
Types of Windows	p. 106
Window Installation	p. 107
Types of Doors	p. 108
Installing a Standard Door	p. 109
Installing Sliding and Folding Doors	p. 110
Installing Door Hardware	p. 112
Plumbing	p. 112
Plumbing Fixtures	p. 113
Plumbing Installation	p. 115
Plumbing Tools and Supplies	p. 118
Tile Work	p. 122
Tools and Supplies for Tile Work	p. 125
Electrical Wiring and Installation	p. 126
Electrical Projects	p. 127
Lighting Projects	p. 129
Electrical Appliances	p. 130
General Instructions for Electrical Installation	p. 130
Tools and Equipment	p. 133
Heating and Air-Conditioning	p. 135
Elements of Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems	p. 135
Flooring	p. 137
Types of Flooring and Floor Covering	p. 138
Basic Tasks for Floor Installation	p. 139
Installing Wood Floors	p. 139
Installing Sheet Flooring	p. 141
Installing Carpet	p. 143
Flooring Tools and Supplies	p. 145
Painting	p. 147
Safety	p. 147
Painting Jobs	p. 148
Preliminary Tasks	p. 149
Tools and Supplies for Painting Jobs	p. 152
Cleaning Up	p. 154
Numbers	p. 157
English-Spanish Glossary	p. 161
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