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This page collects 16 short sample texts in 4 groups: everyday messages, work and business, travel, and Spanish texts to translate into English. Each title suggests a register. The texts are fictional and free to copy; translating them in the tool uses purchased credits, and a sample this short costs the 50-credit minimum.
Messages, emails, notices, travel requests and family notes.
English samples to translate into Spanish, and Spanish samples from Mexico and Spain to translate into English.
Many samples read differently in formal and casual Spanish: try both and compare tú with usted.
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Fictional texts written for this page. English samples are for English → Spanish; for the Spanish samples, switch the direction to Spanish → English before you translate.
Hey! I'm running about 15 minutes late because of traffic. Go ahead and order without me, and save me a seat by the window if you can. Sorry!
Thank you so much for dinner last night. The food was amazing and it was great to finally meet your parents. Next time it's my turn to cook!
We're throwing a surprise party for Laura on Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. at our place. Please don't say anything to her, and let me know by Wednesday if you can come.
Hi neighbors, the water will be shut off on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while the plumber replaces the main valve. Please fill a few bottles the night before. Thanks for your patience.
Thank you for your order. Your package will ship within two business days, and you will receive a tracking number by email. If you have any questions, please reply to this message.
I would like to schedule a short call next week to review the proposal. Would Tuesday or Thursday afternoon work for you? Please let me know which time suits you best.
We are hiring a part-time cashier for our bakery. Weekend availability is required. No experience needed; we will train you. Apply in person or send your résumé to the email address below.
This is a friendly reminder that invoice 1042, for $350, was due on May 15. If you have already paid, please disregard this message. Otherwise, we would appreciate payment by the end of the week.
Good afternoon. We have a reservation for two nights starting June 12. Would it be possible to check in early, around 11 a.m.? We are also traveling with a bicycle and would like to know if you have a place to store it.
Excuse me, how do I get to the train station from here? Is it close enough to walk, or should I take a bus?
I have a severe allergy to peanuts and tree nuts. Please make sure my food does not contain them and is not prepared with the same utensils. Thank you for your help.
Hi, we'd like to book the morning boat tour for four adults on Friday. Is lunch included, and what time should we be at the dock?
Hola, mi amor. ¿Cómo te fue en el examen? Aquí todos te mandan saludos. Te hice tu pastel favorito para el domingo, así que no llegues tarde. Te quiero mucho.
Estimadas familias: les recordamos que el viernes 13 no habrá clases por la junta de maestros. El lunes los alumnos deben traer firmado el permiso para la excursión al museo.
Se alquila piso luminoso de dos habitaciones en el centro, a cinco minutos del metro. Cocina equipada, calefacción y ascensor. Ideal para estudiantes o parejas. Si os interesa, llamad o escribid un mensaje.
Buenos días. Le informamos que su pedido saldrá de nuestro almacén el próximo martes. Le enviaremos la factura y el número de seguimiento por correo. Quedamos a su disposición para cualquier consulta.
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Each title suggests one: formal (usted) for business and requests to strangers, casual (tú) for friends and family, neutral to follow the text. Try two registers on the same sample to see the difference.
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Last updated October 29, 2026
