24 Spanish electrician phrases

Use these phrases to report electrical problems, arrange a qualified electrician, discuss repairs and confirm the estimate.

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Spanish electrician phrases beside an electrical panel and phone
Use these phrases to report electrical problems, arrange a qualified electrician, discuss repairs and confirm the estimate.

Handle an electrical repair visit

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Spanish electrician phrases

Handle an electrical repair visit

Report the power problem.

Describe the socket, switch or cable.

Arrange a qualified electrician visit.

Confirm the estimate, timing and payment.

Four practical distinctions

enchufe means socket or outlet.

cuadro eléctrico means electrical panel.

avería means fault or breakdown.

presupuesto means estimate or quote.

24 useful Spanish electrician phrases

Use these phrases to report electrical problems, arrange a qualified electrician, discuss repairs and confirm the estimate.

24 Spanish electrician phrases with translations and practical notes
Spanish phrase English When to use it Stage
¿Hay un problema eléctrico? Is there an electrical problem? Report the problem Request help and keep safety first.
Necesito un electricista urgente. I need an emergency electrician. Ask for help Request help and keep safety first.
No hay luz en esta habitación. There is no power in this room. Describe the fault Describe what is not working.
El enchufe no funciona. The socket does not work. Give a detail Describe what is not working.
El interruptor hace ruido. The switch is making a noise. Report the problem Describe what is not working.
¿Dónde está el cuadro eléctrico? Where is the electrical panel? Ask for help Do not touch damaged wiring.
Ha saltado el automático. The circuit breaker has tripped. Describe the fault Do not touch damaged wiring.
Apague la corriente, por favor. Turn off the power, please. Give a detail Do not touch damaged wiring.
¿Puede venir hoy? Can you come today? Report the problem Arrange the visit and price.
¿Cuánto cuesta la visita? How much is the call-out? Ask for help Arrange the visit and price.
La luz parpadea. The light is flickering. Describe the fault Give the electrician useful details.
Hay olor a quemado. There is a burning smell. Give a detail Do not touch damaged wiring.
El cable está dañado. The cable is damaged. Report the problem Give the electrician useful details.
¿Puede revisar esta toma? Can you check this outlet? Ask for help Give the electrician useful details.
Necesito instalar una lámpara. I need to install a light. Describe the fault Describe the planned work.
¿Puede encontrar la avería? Can you find the fault? Give a detail Give the electrician useful details.
¿Necesita una foto del problema? Do you need a photo of the problem? Report the problem Share the location and a photo.
¿Cuánto tardará la reparación? How long will the repair take? Ask for help Confirm timing, materials and cost.
¿Tiene el material necesario? Do you have the material needed? Describe the fault Confirm timing, materials and cost.
¿Me da un presupuesto? Can you give me an estimate? Give a detail Confirm timing, materials and cost.
¿La reparación tiene garantía? Does the repair have a warranty? Report the problem Check warranty, payment and cleanup.
¿Puede dejar la zona limpia? Can you leave the area clean? Ask for help Check warranty, payment and cleanup.
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? Can I pay by card? Describe the fault Check warranty, payment and cleanup.
Gracias por venir tan rápido. Thank you for coming so quickly. Give a detail Check warranty, payment and cleanup.

Practise the full repair journey

Say one phrase for each stage.

Call for help

¿Hay un problema eléctrico? · Necesito un electricista urgente.

Explain the issue

No hay luz en esta habitación. · El enchufe no funciona. · El interruptor hace ruido.

Stay safe

¿Dónde está el cuadro eléctrico? · Ha saltado el automático. · Apague la corriente, por favor. · Hay olor a quemado.

Arrange a visit

¿Puede venir hoy? · ¿Cuánto cuesta la visita?

Describe the fault

La luz parpadea. · El cable está dañado. · ¿Puede revisar esta toma? · ¿Puede encontrar la avería?

Share details

¿Necesita una foto del problema?

Confirm the quote

¿Cuánto tardará la reparación? · ¿Tiene el material necesario? · ¿Me da un presupuesto?

Plan the work

Necesito instalar una lámpara.

Close the job

¿La reparación tiene garantía? · ¿Puede dejar la zona limpia? · ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? · Gracias por venir tan rápido.

Two short electrician dialogues

Customer: No hay luz en esta habitación. Electrician: Voy a revisar el cuadro eléctrico.

Customer: ¿Me da un presupuesto? Electrician: Sí, le explico el trabajo y el plazo.

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Review the journey from fault report to payment.

A five-minute electrician drill

  1. Report the problem.
  2. Name the affected room.
  3. Describe the fault.
  4. Ask about the visit and estimate.
  5. Confirm safety, payment and cleanup.

Electrical Spanish references

Core electrical terms were checked against the RAE dictionary.

FAQ

How do I report a power problem?

Say ¿Hay un problema eléctrico?

How do I ask for an emergency electrician?

Say Necesito un electricista urgente.

How do I ask for an estimate?

Say ¿Me da un presupuesto?

Can Hola Cards diagnose electrical faults?

No. Use the phrases to communicate; only a qualified professional can inspect the fault.

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**Electrician Spanish: 24 phrases**

¿Hay un problema eléctrico? - Is there an electrical problem?
Necesito un electricista urgente. - I need an emergency electrician.
No hay luz en esta habitación. - There is no power in this room.
El enchufe no funciona. - The socket does not work.
El interruptor hace ruido. - The switch is making a noise.
¿Dónde está el cuadro eléctrico? - Where is the electrical panel?
Ha saltado el automático. - The circuit breaker has tripped.
Apague la corriente, por favor. - Turn off the power, please.
¿Puede venir hoy? - Can you come today?
¿Cuánto cuesta la visita? - How much is the call-out?
La luz parpadea. - The light is flickering.
Hay olor a quemado. - There is a burning smell.
El cable está dañado. - The cable is damaged.
¿Puede revisar esta toma? - Can you check this outlet?
Necesito instalar una lámpara. - I need to install a light.
¿Puede encontrar la avería? - Can you find the fault?
¿Necesita una foto del problema? - Do you need a photo of the problem?
¿Cuánto tardará la reparación? - How long will the repair take?
¿Tiene el material necesario? - Do you have the material needed?
¿Me da un presupuesto? - Can you give me an estimate?
¿La reparación tiene garantía? - Does the repair have a warranty?
¿Puede dejar la zona limpia? - Can you leave the area clean?
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? - Can I pay by card?
Gracias por venir tan rápido. - Thank you for coming so quickly.
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