Spanish parent-teacher meeting phrases

A quick answer for your meeting

Ask about progress, one specific learning need and a shared next step. Keep the conversation focused on examples you can act on.

Spanish parent-teacher meeting phrases

A simple way to structure the meeting

Begin with one open question about progress, then ask what the student already does well.

Choose one or two specific learning questions: class pace, a subject, homework or assessment.

Explain the context the teacher may not know, such as the language spoken at home or a recent change.

Close by agreeing on one practical next step, who will do it and when you will check in again.

Useful wording for a respectful conversation

Use puede or podría to make a request polite: ¿Podría explicarme…? is a courteous way to ask for an explanation.

In many schools, profesor or profesora works for a teacher; maestro or maestra is also common, especially in primary education. Local usage varies.

A child’s progress is broader than grades. Ask about participation, confidence, classwork and what helps the student learn.

If you need an interpreter or written instructions, ask the school what support it can arrange; availability and procedures vary by school.

24 Spanish phrases for a parent-teacher meeting

The phrases cover opening the conversation, learning, classroom support, wellbeing and an agreed follow-up.

24 Spanish parent-teacher meeting phrases with translations and notes
Spanish phrase	English meaning	Conversation purpose	Usage note
¿Podemos hablar del progreso de Ana?	Can we talk about Ana’s progress?	Start with a broad question	Start broadly, then name one question you want to answer.
¿Cómo participa en clase?	How does your child participate in class?	Start with a broad question	Start broadly, then name one question you want to answer.
¿Qué se le da bien?	What is your child doing well?	Start with a broad question	Start broadly, then name one question you want to answer.
¿En qué puede mejorar?	What could your child improve?	Start with a broad question	Start broadly, then name one question you want to answer.
¿Está siguiendo el ritmo de la clase?	Is your child keeping up with the class?	Understand classwork and practice	Ask for a recent class example and one way to practise at home.
¿Qué asignaturas le cuestan más?	Which subjects are most difficult for your child?	Understand classwork and practice	Ask for a recent class example and one way to practise at home.
¿Puede explicar cómo resuelve este tipo de ejercicio?	Could you explain how your child approaches this kind of exercise?	Understand classwork and practice	Ask for a recent class example and one way to practise at home.
¿Qué debería repasar en casa?	What should we review at home?	Understand classwork and practice	Ask for a recent class example and one way to practise at home.
¿Hay tareas pendientes?	Is any homework missing?	Understand classwork and practice	Ask for a recent class example and one way to practise at home.
¿Cómo se evalúa su trabajo?	How is your child’s work assessed?	Understand classwork and practice	Ask for a recent class example and one way to practise at home.
¿Qué apoyo recibe durante la clase?	What support does your child receive during class?	Explain what support may help	Describe what helps the student follow instructions and take part.
¿Puede sentarse más cerca de la pizarra?	Could your child sit closer to the board?	Explain what support may help	Describe what helps the student follow instructions and take part.
Estamos aprendiendo español en casa.	We are learning Spanish at home.	Explain what support may help	Describe what helps the student follow instructions and take part.
¿Qué podemos hacer si no entiende una instrucción?	What can we do if your child does not understand an instruction?	Explain what support may help	Describe what helps the student follow instructions and take part.
¿Hay materiales o actividades que podamos usar?	Are there materials or activities we can use?	Explain what support may help	Describe what helps the student follow instructions and take part.
¿Cómo se lleva con sus compañeros?	How does your child get along with classmates?	Ask about the school day	Ask how the student feels and interacts during the school day.
¿Parece cómoda y segura en clase?	Does your child seem comfortable and confident in class?	Ask about the school day	Ask how the student feels and interacts during the school day.
¿Ha habido algún cambio que debamos comentar?	Has anything changed that we should discuss?	Ask about the school day	Ask how the student feels and interacts during the school day.
¿Cuál sería el siguiente paso?	What would be the next step?	Agree on a shared action	Agree on one action, who owns it and when to review it.
¿Podemos acordar un objetivo para las próximas semanas?	Could we agree on a goal for the next few weeks?	Agree on a shared action	Agree on one action, who owns it and when to review it.
¿Cuándo podemos volver a hablar?	When could we speak again?	Agree on a shared action	Agree on one action, who owns it and when to review it.
¿A quién puedo escribir si tengo otra pregunta?	Who can I contact if I have another question?	Confirm follow-up	Confirm whom to contact and thank the teacher for the conversation.
¿Podría enviarme por escrito los próximos pasos?	Could you send me the next steps in writing?	Confirm follow-up	Confirm whom to contact and thank the teacher for the conversation.
Gracias por su tiempo y su ayuda.	Thank you for your time and help.	Confirm follow-up	Confirm whom to contact and thank the teacher for the conversation.