Changing or Canceling Plans with a Friend in Spanish
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In this Spanish conversation, Ana calls Mike to cancel their dinner because her mother is not feeling well. Read the dialogue to practice natural Spanish for changing plans, apologizing for short notice, showing understanding, suggesting another day, and responding politely when an unexpected family situation comes up.
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Ana: Hola, Mike. ¿Sigues libre para cenar hoy?
Ana: Hi, Mike. Are you still free for dinner today?
Mike: Sí, justo iba a salir más tarde. ¿Todo bien?
Mike: Yes, I was just planning to head out later. Is everything okay?
Ana: Más o menos. Mi mamá no se siente bien y voy a pasar a verla.
Ana: More or less. My mom isn't feeling well, and I'm going to stop by and see her.
Mike: Claro. No te preocupes por la cena.
Mike: Of course. Don't worry about dinner.
Ana: Perdón por avisarte tan tarde.
Ana: Sorry for telling you so late.
Mike: En serio, no pasa nada. ¿Quieres que lo dejemos para otro día?
Mike: Seriously, it's fine. Do you want to move it to another day?
Ana: Sí. ¿Te sirve el jueves?
Ana: Yes. Does Thursday work for you?
Mike: El jueves tengo una reunión hasta tarde.
Mike: I have a meeting late on Thursday.
Ana: ¿Viernes?
Ana: Friday?
Mike: El viernes sí puedo.
Mike: Friday works.
Ana: Perfecto. ¿A la misma hora?
Ana: Perfect. Same time?
Mike: Sí, a las siete y media está bien.
Mike: Yes, seven thirty is fine.
Ana: Gracias por entender.
Ana: Thanks for understanding.
Mike: Obvio. Tú ve con tu mamá. Me escribes luego para decirme cómo sigue.
Mike: Of course. Go be with your mom. Text me later and let me know how she's doing.
Ana: Sí, lo hago. Nos vemos el viernes entonces.
Ana: I will. See you Friday then.
Mike: Nos vemos. Y espero que tu mamá se sienta mejor.
Mike: See you. And I hope your mom feels better.