Meaning
La expresión en inglés «Are you telling me that» se utiliza para confirmar o aclarar algo que alguien acaba de decir. Esta frase se emplea cuando la persona que escucha quiere asegurarse de haber entendido correctamente el mensaje o la información recibida.
Uso de «Are you telling me that»:
En ambos casos, la estructura de la frase implica un deseo de clarificación o confirmación de la información recibida. Es una manera cortés y efectiva de asegurarse de que se está en la misma página con el interlocutor.
Today's Sentences
- Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
- Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
- Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
- Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
- Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
01
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Well, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I guess I overdid it and sprained my ankle.
You’re going to need some physiotherapy to repair the damage.
Situation 2
It looks like you’ve got tendinitis.
Is it serious?
No, it should be manageable.
But try to incorporate a few recovery days in between workouts.
Pero intenta incorporar algunos días de recuperación entre los entrenamientos.
I’ll take your advice into consideration.
02
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Unfortunately, yes.
It’ll affect your grade.
Afectará tu calificación.
I’m sorry but I don’t understand how I could fail.
I did the research and I believe my paper was well written.
Hice la investigación y creo que mi trabajo estaba bien escrito.
If you feel that you want to appeal your grade, you should file an appeal letter with admin.
Situation 2
Professor M, I received a C- for my overall grade.
Looks like you did.
The last assignment affected your grade.
La última tarea afectó tu calificación.
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Yes, unfortunately your paper was written poorly this semester.
03
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Situation 1
We can’t seem to find our flight on the departure board.
May I see your e-tickets?
It looks like there’s a problem with your flight.
Parece que hay un problema con su vuelo.
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Unfortunately, yes.
Situation 2
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Yes, it’s been cancelled.
It’s been rescheduled for 11am tomorrow morning.
Se ha reprogramado para mañana a las 11 a.m.
Where do I stay until then?
You can either make a claim and receive a refund.
Or we can offer you hotel accommodation that includes a breakfast voucher.
O podemos ofrecerte alojamiento en un hotel que incluye un vale de desayuno.
04
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
Situation 1
Overall, your health is in good standing.
Just make sure you keep alcohol to a minimum.
Asegúrate de mantener el consumo de "alcohol" al mínimo.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
A glass a day is a great rule.
Everything in moderation, right?
Todo con moderación, ¿verdad?
Great.
Thanks for seeing me today.
Gracias por verme hoy.
Situation 2
Do you enjoy drinking?
On average, how many drinks do you consume a week?
En promedio, ¿cuántas bebidas consumes a la semana?
Probably a bottle of wine, a few times a week.
That doesn’t seem too bad.
Generally, my rule for patients is to enjoy those drinks but choose a minimum per day.
Generalmente, mi regla para los pacientes es disfrutar de esas bebidas pero elegir un mínimo por día.
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
05
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 1
Welcome to Palm Tree Resorts.
I’m here to check-in.
I can help you with that.
Have you heard of our surf lesson promotion?
¿Has oído hablar de nuestra promoción de lecciones de surf?
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 2
Our hotel just launched free lessons for our guests.
What lessons do you offer?
You’ve come during surfing season and the waters are perfect at this time of year.
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
