Business Vocabulary in English
"The language of business is the key that opens doors to borderless opportunities."
Mastering business vocabulary in English is essential to communicate effectively in meetings, negotiations, presentations, or professional emails. Below, you’ll find the most important words and phrases to succeed in the business environment.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Business Vocabulary
- Basic Words and Terms
- Phrases for Meetings
- Email Expressions
- Negotiation Vocabulary
- Tips for Learning Business Vocabulary
Introduction to Business Vocabulary
In today’s globalized world, English is the main language of business. This vocabulary will help you:
- Participate in meetings and presentations.
- Write professional emails.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements.
- Understand financial and commercial documents.
Basic Words and Terms
Here are some key terms:
| Spanish | English | Example in English |
|---|---|---|
| Empresa | Company | Our company is expanding internationally. |
| Negocio | Business | She runs a successful business in tech. |
| Cliente | Client | We need to meet our client this afternoon. |
| Contrato | Contract | Please review the contract before signing. |
| Reunión | Meeting | The meeting starts at 10 a.m. |
Phrases for Meetings
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Vamos a comenzar la reunión | Let's start the meeting. |
| ¿Podrías dar tu opinión? | Could you share your thoughts? |
| Pasemos al siguiente punto | Let's move on to the next point. |
| Necesitamos tomar una decisión | We need to make a decision. |
| Gracias por tu aporte | Thank you for your input. |
Email Expressions
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Espero que estés bien | I hope this email finds you well. |
| Me pongo en contacto para... | I am reaching out to... |
| Quedo atento a tu respuesta | I look forward to your response. |
| Adjunto encontrarás... | Please find attached... |
| No dudes en contactarme si tienes preguntas | Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. |
Negotiation Vocabulary
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Hacer una oferta | Make an offer |
| Llegar a un acuerdo | Reach an agreement |
| Condiciones del contrato | Terms of the contract |
| Negociar el precio | Negotiate the price |
| Propuesta final | Final proposal |
Tips for Learning Business Vocabulary
- Listen and observe: Watch conferences and meetings in English.
- Create vocabulary cards: Use tools like Anki or Quizlet.
- Practice with real cases: Simulate presentations or emails.
- Apply it in your environment: Try to use these words in your daily work.