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Letter 31
Apreciado Bruce:
Un cordial saludo,
La traducción
Dear Bruce,
During the last few months, we have had quite a few requests in our stationery
shop for products made of recycled paper. We've never carried this type of
material, but given the emphasis the media has put on environmental issues, it
seems that there is a growing demand for recycled products, especially among
younger people.
As the regular supplier of most of our products, I thought you might be able to
send me some information on this market. I would like to know what products you
have available, such as folders, binders, desk calendars, lined and unlined paper,
etc. I have heard that these products are somewhat more expensive than the
traditional ones, so please include a price list, and give me an idea of what profit
margins I can expect.
Best regards,
Notas
Letter 32
Estimado Sr. Jenkins:
Hace unos días, mientras hojeaba el Business News, leí que Vd. había sido
nombrado Consejero Delegado de Agri-International. Quiero expresarle mis
felicitaciones más sinceras por su nombramiento.
No obstante, la noticia no ha sido ninguna sorpresa para los que trabajamos con
Vd. en el pasado, y sabemos con que eficacia obtiene resultados. Sólo hay que ver
cómo estaba su empresa en el ranking cuando Vd. ocupó el cargo de Gerente de
Producción hace dos años, y el lugar que ocupa ahora. Todos somos conscientes
de quien merece el reconocimiento por la mejora.
Espero que su nombramiento no sólo refuerce las buenas relaciones que ya son
tradición entre nuestras dos empresas, sino que también abra la puerta a una
mayor cooperación en nuevos campos.
De nuevo, enhorabuena.
Un cordial saludo,
La traducción
Dear Mr. Jenkins,
A few days ago, as I was looking through Business News, I read that you had been
named CEO of Agri-International. I want to express my warmest congratulations
on your appointment.
Nonetheless, the news came as no surprise to those of us who worked with you in
the past, and who know how efficiently you obtain results. One only has to look at
how your company ranked when you took over as Production Manager two years
ago, and where it stands now. We are all aware of who deserves the recognition
for the improvement.
I hope that your appointment not only strengthens the fine relations that have been
a tradition between our two companies, but also opens the door to further
cooperation in new fields.
Again, congratulations
Best regards,
Notas
Letter 33
Estimada Sra. Murray:
Gracias por su carta de 14 de mayo. Tengo localizada la información que Vd. nos
solicitó y además, adjunto las hojas de especificaciones para el Sistema de
Alarmas Antirrobo (Burglar Alarm System), el cual incluye Panel de Control
(6VL03), sensores (VL/M2) y unidad exterior de alarma con sirena y luces de
destello (VL5C).
Atentamente,
La traducción
Thank you for your letter of May 14. I have located the information that you
requested and, in addition, I have enclosed the specification sheets for the Burglar
Alarm System, which includes the Central Control Panel (6VL03), the sensors
(VL/M2) and the outdoor alarm unit with siren and flashing lights (VL5C).
All the above products can be purchased from any of our authorized distributors.
We have enclosed a list of ones in your area. However, we do not carry the CW/ 1
mm. copper wiring that you will need for your installation, but you can buy it in
any electrical supplies store.
Should you need additional information on these or other products, please contact
our Customer Service Department.
Thank you for your interest in Security Systems products. We look forward to
being of service to you again in the future.
Sincerely,
Notas
Letter 34
Sr. Alcalde (Berkson):
El Sr. Hugh Bach encabezará nuestro staff de especialistas -- un equipo que aporta
a esta tarea un total combinado de 50 años de experiencia en campos parecidos.
El Sr. Bach le informará cada mes de los resultados del equipo durante el año que
dura el estudio.
Atentamente,
La traducción
The enclosed proposal outlines our plan to improve employee productivity in your
Parks and Environment Department. Our program enables you to make the most of
both economic and human resources without laying off any employees or reducing
responsiveness to the public.
Mr.Hugh Bach will head our staff of specialists -- a team which brings to this
assignment a combined total of 50 years of experience in related fields. Mr. Bach
will report the team's findings to you each month during the one-year study.
Our program has proved to be a powerful ally in tackling the problems of inflation
and budget cutbacks.
Trabajé con Sawyer y Frisk en un proyecto similar hace unos años, cuando yo
estaba en el Departamento de Parques de Wisconsin. Nos dieron soluciones
prácticas para algunos problemas graves que teníamos allí. Con su asesoramiento,
logramos aumentar la productividad en un 40%, por lo menos. Además, la actitud
de los empleados se volvió más positiva, y creemos que esa fue la principal razón
del fuerte descenso del absentismo. El resultado global fue un departamento
mucho más eficaz.
Saludos,
La traducción
Dear Mark,
As Mayor, I am aware that you have had quite a few problems with employee
productivity in the Parks and Environment Department. That is why I'm
forwarding you the enclosed cover letter and proposal from Sawyer and Frisk, a
consulting firm.
I worked with Sawyer and Frisk on a similar project some years ago when I was
with the Wisconsin Parks Department. They gave us practical solutions to some
serious problems we had there. With their guidance, we managed to increase
productivity a full 40%. Besides, the employees' attitude became more positive,
and we felt that was the major reason for the sharp drop in absenteeism. The
overall result was a much more efficient department.
Take a look at the proposal, and decide if you think it is worthwhile. If so, give
my secretary a call to set up a meeting next week. I feel we could really make
some headway with this company's help.
Regards,
Notas
Letter 36
Apreciado Esteban:
Siento que no consiguiese el trabajo, pero estoy seguro que lo hará la próxima
vez.
Un saludo,
La traducción
Dear Steve,
A few days ago, the Personnel Staff tested the applicants for the job of economist
that was open in our new branch office.
The young man you recommended, Miguel Cardo, did well on the exam and in the
interview. The trouble was that the other candidates had stronger backgrounds,
and their English was clearly superior. Besides, my friend Raul was not chairman
of the selection board as usual, since on the day of the exam he had to make an
urgent trip to Marseille.
I am sorry that he didn't get the job, but I'm sure he'll make it next time.
Best regards,
Notas
Letter 37
Querido Matt:
Saludos,
La traducción
Dear Matt,
As you requested, I've been looking through the applications from different
charitable organizations to decide which is the best candidate to receive the large
donation that our company has decided to make. Although the number of
organizations dedicated to this kind of work is incredible, I have come across one
that stood out from the rest. It is an educative association which works with the
neediest children in the underprivileged areas of our city.
On contacting the director to request further information on his needs and goals, he
gave me a summary of the situation and invited me to visit the association's
facilities so that I could judge for myself. It seemed like the best way to make an
evaluation, and I'm going next Tuesday. I'll prepare a full report for you after
talking with them, but at this point, I believe we have found a truly worthy
recipient.
Best regards,
Notas
Letter 38
Estimado Sr. Swenson:
Ahora que la obra está muy avanzada, ha llegado a nuestro conocimiento que han
contratado a otras empresas para hacer estos trabajos a precios
considerablemente inferiores, aunque la calidad parece satisfacer las
especificaciones originales. Puesto que prácticamente el 55% del trabajo está
subcontratado, los beneficios conseguidos serán necesariamente mucho más altos
que los inicialmente esperados. No obstante, no ha habido ningún gesto por parte
del Constructor para compartir estos aparentemente imprevistos ahorros.
A la espera de su respuesta.
Atentamente
La traducción
Now that work is well underway, it has come to our attention that you have hired
other companies to do this work at considerably lower prices, although the quality
seems to meet the original specifications. Since practically 55% of the work is
contracted out, the profits earned will necessarily be much higher than those
initially expected. However, there has been no motion on the part of the
Constructor to share these apparently unforeseen savings.
We believe that this decision is in detriment to our company and that CONSTRU-
INTERNATIONAL has acted unilaterally and unfairly. Therefore, we have no
choice but to formally claim our part of the extra profits.
Notas
Letter 39
Estimado Accionista:
Los beneficios del Grupo Eurobank alcanzaron los 45 millones de euros durante
el primer trimestre de este año, un 21% más que en el mismo periodo del año
pasado. Estos buenos resultados fueron debidos principalmente a tres factores
básicos:
Con referencia a los primeros dos puntos, el crecimiento económico, junto con la
estabilidad de precios, ha aumentado la confianza de los inversores en los
mercados financieros. Al mismo tiempo, los tipos más bajos de interés han
estimulado a la industria en general.
Atentamente,
La traducción
Dear Shareholder:
Profits for the Eurobank Group reached 45 million euros during the first quarter of
this year, up 21% from the same period last year. These fine results were largely
due to three basic factors:
With reference to the first two points, economic growth, together with price
stability, has increased investors' confidence in financial markets. At the same
time, lower interests rates have stimulated industry in general.
Sincerely,
Notas
Letter 40
Estimado Sr. Creagan:
Me dirijo a Vd. con referencia a los cursos que su empresa viene dando para
nuestro personal técnico durante estos últimos años.
Estamos muy satisfechos con los resultados, y este año además de los cursos
usuales, nos gustaría solicitar un programa especial para tres de nuestros mejores
expertos en informática. Estamos interesados en mandarles a su Centro Europeo
de Formación en el Reino Unido para el curso avanzado del nuevo sistema
operativo que nos explicó en la última reunión. Es nuestro deseo que se encarguen
de toda la organización necesaria: inscripción en el curso, viajes y transporte,
alojamiento, etc.
Otro punto que me gustaría plantear es que nuestro director quiere cambiar la
forma de realizar los descuentos. Hasta la fecha, se abonaban como cursos extras,
pero la sede central ha establecido una nueva política por la que todos los
descuentos deben hacerse como bonificaciones.
Atentamente,
La traducción
I am writing in reference to the courses your company has been giving our
technical personnel during these past few years.
We are well satisfied with the results, and this year in addition to the usual
courses, we would like to request a special program for three of our top computer
experts. We are interested in sending them to your European Training Center in the
UK for the advanced course on the new operating system that you explained to us
at the last meeting. It is our wish that you handle all the necessary arrangements:
course enrollment, travel and transportation, accommodations, etc.
Another point I would like to bring up is that our manager wants to change the way
the discounts are made. Up to now they have been paid as extra courses, but
Headquarters has established a new policy whereby all discounts must be made as
rebates.
Sincerely yours,
Notas
Letter 41
Muy señores nuestros:
Antes de ayer, Vds. nos notificaron que nuestra licencia ya había caducado el día
20 de este mes, y que deberíamos entregar los correspondientes impresos de
renovación. Entretanto, un envío de 6.000 relojes Swisstime ha llegado al
aeropuerto de Barcelona. Sin embargo, no podemos despachar la mercancía en la
aduana sin una licencia válida.
Atentamente,
La traducción
Dear Sirs:
I am writing (to) you regarding the import license renewal that we have applied
for in your Ministry, and for which we submitted all the forms, duly filled out, on
April 15.
The day before yesterday, you notified us that our license had already expired on
the 20th of this month, and that we should submit the corresponding renewal
forms. In the meantime, a shipment of 6,000 Swisstime watches has arrived at the
airport in Barcelona. However, we cannot clear the goods through Customs
without a valid license.
I would like to point out that we have the exclusive distribution rights for this
brand name in Spain and our retailers are already low on stocks due to this delay.
Since it seems that the papers have been misplaced in your Ministry, I hereby
request that you grant us an immediate extension of our present license so that this
matter can be settled without further paperwork.
Notas
Letter 42
Apreciado Sr. Blackwell:
Gracias por su carta explicando su descontento con el trato que recibió en nuestra
tienda de suministros de fontanería. En Blair Plumbing Supplies tomamos en serio
todas las quejas de los clientes y procuramos rectificar cualquier fallo
rápidamente.
Ya que esta situación apareció cuando Vd. trató de cambiar un grifo defectuoso,
yo le he mandado uno nuevo por UPS. Si no recibe el paquete antes del día 17,
por favor llámeme a mi línea directa.
Sentimos que nuestro dependiente haya sido tan maleducado y poco servicial.
Este tipo de comportamiento no es aceptable en nuestra empresa y deseamos
expresarle nuestras disculpas por el incidente. Desafortunadamente, ésta no es la
única queja que hemos recibido sobre este empleado. Para asegurar que esto no
ocurra de nuevo, hemos decidido asignarle un trabajo donde no esté en contacto
con el público.
Atentamente,
La traducción
Thank you for your letter explaining your dissatisfaction with the treatment you
received in our plumbing supplies shop. In Blair Plumbing Supplies we take every
customer complaint seriously and try to rectify any mistakes promptly.
Since this situation arose when you tried to exchange a faulty tap, I have shipped
you a new one by UPS. If you have not received the package by the 17th, please
call me on my direct line.
We are sorry that our salesclerk was so impolite and unhelpful. This kind of
behavior is not acceptable in our company and we wish to express our apologies
for the incident. Unfortunately, this is not the only complaint we have received
about this employee. To ensure that this does not happen again, we have decided
to assign him a job where he will not be in contact with the public.
Customer satisfaction is our priority and we trust that you will find this solution
acceptable.
De nuevo otro cliente se queja de Danny Ballinger, el joven dependiente que lleva
trabajando en la tienda desde mayo pasado. Otra vez, el problema es su falta de
educación, y esto obviamente no puede continuar así. Su supervisor ha tenido
varias conversaciones con él sobre el tema, e incluso le hemos mandado a un
cursillo sobre relaciones con el cliente, pero en vano.
Por favor, ¿puedes hacer el papeleo necesario a primera hora, mañana por la
mañana, para que pueda empezar en su nuevo trabajo el lunes? Agradecería una
solución rápida antes de que empecemos a perder clientes.
Por cierto, necesitaré temporalmente una secretaria para sustituir a Marta que
estará de baja por maternidad a partir de noviembre. Me gustaría que la nueva
chica trabaje con ella durante una semana para que la transición sea lo más fluida
posible. Asegúrate que sabe trabajar con la base de datos.
Saludos,
La traducción
Yet another customer has complained about Danny Ballinger, the young sales clerk
who has been working in the shop since last May. Again the problem was his
rudeness, and this obviously cannot go on. His supervisor has had several talks
with him on the matter, and we even sent him to a course on customer relations,
but to no avail.
I don't want to fire him because the truth is he's hard-working, quick to learn and
very efficient. His weak point is the way he handles customers. I think the best
solution is to take him off the counter and give him a job in the warehouse where
he won't have any contact with the public.
Can you please do the necessary paperwork first thing tomorrow morning so that
he can start in his new job on Monday? I'd appreciate a quick solution to this
matter before we start losing customers.
By the way, I'll need a temporary secretary to fill in for Martha who will be out on
maternity leave starting in November. I'd like the new girl to work with her for a
week so that the change will go as smoothly as possible. Make sure she knows
how to work with the database.
Regards,
Notas
Letter 44
Estimado Sr. Vandervoort:
Atentamente,
La traducción
Dear Mr.Vandervoort,
I appreciate your letter pointing out that the men's trousers that we shipped to your
shop last month could have been made at a lower price at another factory.
To authorize the credit, I will need the original bid submitted by the other
supplier, showing that the specifications were the same as the ones we provided.
This will allow us to make a fair comparison. Using a different fabric, for
example, could lower the cost of the garment by up to 20%.
We value you as a customer and look forward to continuing our relationship with
your company for a long time in the future.
Sincerely,
Notas
Letter 45
Estimado Sr. Jackson:
Gracias por su interés en Sea Queen Yachts, Inc. En nuestros propios astilleros de
Florida, construimos una amplia gama de veleros, usando las técnicas más
avanzadas y los materiales más modernos disponibles.
Atentamente,
La traducción
Thank you for your interest in Sea Queen Yachts, Inc. In our own shipyards in
Florida, we build a wide range of sail boats, using the most advanced techniques
and most modern materials available.
With reference to your question about possible discounts on the list price, we
would be willing to negotiate this point, considering your firm's large area of
distribution and high sales volume. We would like to arrange a meeting with you
in the near future to discuss the details.
Notas
Letter 46
A: Sra. Bauer (Departamento de Compras)
Sr. Hurtado (Departamento de Producción)
Sr. Stevenson (Departamento de Ingeniería)
Como todos sabéis, desde hace seis meses el Departamento de Informática está
desarrollando una nueva versión del PAG, el sistema informático que permitirá a
todas las unidades de la empresa trabajar conjuntamente con más eficacia. Este
sistema no sólo satisface todos los requisitos establecidos por el Comité de
Coordinación, sino que también incorpora un buen número de prestaciones que lo
hace amigable al usuario.
La fecha de inicio está prevista para el día 1 del próximo mes. Ya que todos
somos conscientes de lo que el Director General piensa de los computadores, he
tomado medidas para asegurar que el cambio se haga sin causar ningún problema
serio que pudiera paralizar el sistema. Por precaución, el personal de
mantenimiento del Departamento de Informática doblará el turno a fin de estar
disponible las 24 horas ese día.
Saludos,
La traducción
To: Mrs. Bauer (Purchasing Dept.)
Mr. Hurtado (Production Dept.)
Mr. Stevenson (Engineering Dept.)
As you all know, for the past six months the IT Department has been developing a
new version of PAG, the information system that will enable all the units in the
company to work together more efficiently. This system not only meets all the
requirements established by the coordinating committee, but also incorporates a
good number of features that make it user friendly.
The start-up date is scheduled for the first of next month. Since we are all aware
of what the General Manager thinks of computers, I have taken measures to ensure
that the change-over will be made without causing any serious problems that could
shut down the system. As a precaution, the IT maintenance staff will work double
shifts in order to be available the full 24 hours that day.
I know I can count on your cooperation. Let me know immediately of any problem
that comes up.
Regards,
Notas
Letter 47
Estimado Sr. Silver:
En respuesta a su carta nos complace informarle que podrá reducir sus facturas de
calefacción hasta la mitad si aisla su casa correctamente. Además, su casa será
más confortable ya que tendrá una temperatura uniforme en toda ella.
Atentamente,
La traducción
In response to your letter, we are pleased to inform you that you will be able to cut
your heating bills by as much as one half if you insulate your house properly.
Moreover, your home will be more comfortable since the temperature will be
uniform throughout.
We are enclosing our brochure "Home Insulation: Costs and Benefits", which
explains the subject more thoroughly. From the comments you make in your letter,
the information on pages nine and ten seem especially applicable.
If you would like a free cost estimate, indicate the most convenient time on the
enclosed postcard or call us. For your convenience, you can make an appointment
with our experts for weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, in addition to
regular working hours. Thank you for your interest.
Sincerely yours,
Notas
Letter 48
Estimado Sr. Quirk:
Atentamente,
La traducción
The New York State Automobile Museum has forwarded three (3) different
lithographs of the Ford Model A car to display in the New York Historical
Association headquarters. The enclosed loan agreement must be signed by the
borrower (or designated representative) to complete the process. The terms of the
loan are listed on the reverse side of the document.
Please sign and return Copy 1 of the loan agreement to the New York State
Automobile Museum in the enclosed postage-paid envelope. Do not add any
comments to the agreement as it is a legal document which the museum must
retain. Copy 2 is for your records.
For the purpose of inventory control, it is our policy to include a separate loan
agreement with each shipment of historic material. In addition, the Automobile
Museum will send a master list annually detailing all the material currently on
loan to your organization.
Regarding your request for one Model T car, we will contact you in the near future
to work out the transportation details.
Very truly yours,
Notas
Letter 49
Apreciado Garth:
Tenemos previsto salir del puerto de Key Largo el sábado por la mañana
temprano, y, dependiendo de los vientos, llegar a la isla de Grassy Key alrededor
del mediodía. Se servirá un almuerzo en la Sala Ancla del Club de Yates de
Grassy Key. Yo he estado allí en varias ocasiones y la comida es excelente. El
domingo por la mañana, veremos una regata desde el yate, y volveremos a Key
Largo a la puesta del sol.
Saludos cordiales,
La traducción
Dear Garth,
We have just finished sea trials for our latest sailboat, and I personally think it's
the most beautiful boat that our company Sea QueenYachts has built so far. It is
intended as a pleasure boat, but the design is based on our racing yacht, "Sea
Princess", which gives it great speed and maneuverability. The interior is
especially spacious, with a large living area and bunks for up to ten people, plus a
separate sleeping area for three crewmen.
In appreciation of the loyal support your bank has given us over the years, we
would like you to join us on a weekend cruise to celebrate the official
presentation of our latest star. We have also invited six or seven other people
closely associated with our firm.
We plan to depart from the port of Key Largo early Saturday morning, and,
depending on the wind, reach Grassy Key Island around noon. Lunch will be
served in theAnchor Room at the Grassy KeyYacht Club. I've been there on
several occasions and the food is excellent. On Sunday morning, we will watch a
regatta from the yacht, and then return to Key Largo at sundown.
We hope to have you on board.
Warm regards,
Notas
Letter 50
Estimada Sra. Zafar:
Estamos encantados de que hayan confiado en nuestra compañía para realizar este
proyecto. Esperamos continuar trabajando conVds. en las restantes oficinas que
tienen previsto abrir.
Atentamente,
La traducción
Thank you for taking the time to meet with us yesterday. We appreciated the
opportunity to go into the details of your project, and thus better understand your
requirements for the interior decoration of the new branch office of your bank.
As Project Manager, I will coordinate schedules and maintain regular contact with
you. The following is the summary of the schedule that we have worked out:
Our decorating staff will work hard to meet the deadline. Moreover, we have
included some flex time for unforeseen problems or delays. If you have any further
thoughts concerning your initial requirements, or questions on the proposed
schedule, please let me know.
We are delighted that you have chosen our company to carry out this project. We
hope to continue working with you on the remaining offices that you plan to open.
Sincerely,
Notas
Letter 51
Estimada Sra. Schick:
Atentamente,
La traducción
Thank you for your interest in Book-In, the automation system designed to meet the
needs of smaller libraries. CompuTech is the leader in the library automation
industry, providing a full line of library services with unparalleled features and
options.
Our staff includes consultants to analyze and recommend hardware and network
configuration requirements, as well as data processing personnel to convert
catalog cards into a computerized format. We also have a technical support staff
based in York, Connecticut and Cerrito Alto, California. In addition to Book-In,
we offer United Database CDs and a full line of Internet based cataloging
services. We maintain a home page on the World Wide Web that may be accessed
at http:\\www.computech.com. Here you will find a description of all of
CompuTech's products and services.
Sincerely,
Notas
Letter 52
Apreciado Mike:
Hasta pronto,
La traducción
Dear Mike,
Since we were talking about stamp collections after the Accounting Seminar last
week, I thought you might be interested in the information that I've just received
from the Postal Service.
First of all, you can sign up for different kinds of collections. The most expensive
are full sheets, followed by blocks of four and finally, single stamps. I really enjoy
philately, but I don't want to invest a fortune in my hobby, so I've opted for the
single stamp set. The total price is the face value, plus a small charge for handling
and shipping costs. The collection includes one stamp of each design produced
during the year, along with an interesting narrative of its background.
Did I tell you that we've bought a small apartment on the coast? I've always
preferred the sea to the city, although right now it's only for summer vacations and
an occasional long weekend. If the Company approves the early retirement plan, I
might be able to move into the apartment in a few years -- and have time to
become a real philatelist.
Había dos fabricantes en particular que me llamaron la atención. Uno era italiano
cuya especialidad eran los baldosines de pared decorados a mano. Sus muestras
incluían delicadas flores en color pastel -- perfectos para baños -- así como
diseños abstractos en tonos más fuertes que serían muy apropiados para cocinas.
Me dijeron que estaban dispuestos a fabricar bajo pedido cualquier diseño y
color.
El otro, una empresa española del área deValencia, exponía unas plaquetas para
suelos de calidad extra. Utilizan un proceso de doble cocción que les da una
superficie casi vitrificada, extremadamente resistente al rayado.
Hablé con los representantes de las dos firmas y aunque ninguno tiene distribuidor
en los Estados Unidos, ambos estaban interesados en hacer negocios con
nosotros.
Dear Daniel,
I have just come back from Italy where I attended the Third International
Architecture Conference. I took advantage of the opportunity to visit the Ceramics
Fair in Florence. I was very much impressed by the wide variety and high quality
of the products exhibited, and I thought we might be able to use some of the
ceramic tiles in the new semi-detached houses that our company has scheduled for
construction in the Boston area.
There were two manufacturers in particular that attracted my attention. One was
Italian whose specialty was hand-decorated wall tiles. Their samples included
exquisite flowers in pastel colors -- perfect for bathrooms -- as well as abstract
designs in bolder hues which would be very suitable for kitchens. I was told that
they were willing to custom produce any design and color.
The other, a Spanish company from theValencia area, displayed floor tiles of
superior quality. They use a double firing process which gives a nearly vitrified,
extremely scratch resistant surface.
I spoke to the representatives of the two firms and although neither has a
distributor in the US, both are interested in doing business with us.
It is a good moment for importing European products since the dollar still
commands a high exchange rate. This means that we could upgrade the overall
quality of the house, without having to increase the final price.
Notas
Letter 54
Estimado Sr. Gutiérrez:
Le escribo para proponerle un nuevo negocio que pienso que podría interesarle.
Permítame que empiece diciendo que acabo de terminar mis estudios de Ciencias
Empresariales en Heidelberg. Observé que en Alemania había un mercado en
rápido desarrollo de productos de comida natural, es decir, cultivada sin usar
ningún fertilizante químico o insecticidas, y preparada utilizando sólo
conservantes naturales. De hecho sé de una cadena de tiendas que venden
únicamente alimentos cultivados biológicamente. Llevan dos años en el negocio y
están obteniendo un buen beneficio.
Atentamente,
La traducción
I am writing to propose a business venture which I think might interest you. Let me
begin by saying that I have just finished my studies in Business Administration in
Heidelberg. I noticed that in Germany there was a rapidly developing market for
natural food products, that is, cultivated without using any chemical fertilizers or
insecticides, and prepared using only natural preservatives. In fact, I know of one
chain of stores which sells only food grown biologically. They have been in
business for two years and are making a good profit.
I would like to start something similar in Spain. I already have the financial
backing of a partner, and I believe that with my know-how, it could be a success.
However, I would prefer to start not by opening a new store, but rather expanding
an already existing one with a loyal clientele.
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Letter 55
Estimado Sr. Bonici:
Nuestro staff acaba de terminar el estudio de las cuestiones que nos remitieron
para su consideración. Estamos básicamente de acuerdo conVds., en que de forma
general, la edad de sus empleados supera la media del sector y que sus
conocimientos técnicos se están quedando rápidamente desfasados.
Hay varias maneras de tratar esta situación. El modelo más obvio es despedir a
parte de la plantilla y contratar gente más joven. No obstante, en vista de que su
empresa ha obtenido beneficios durante los últimos cinco años, no vemos esta
solución como una alternativa viable ya que pueden encontrar dificultades con las
autoridades laborales y los sindicatos. Por otra parte, hemos calculado que los
costes por despido serían mucho más caros que acudir a un programa de
reciclaje.
Por lo tanto, proponemos que, primero organicen una serie de reuniones para
informar a todos los empleados sobre las medidas que se van a adoptar. Es
esencial que acepten la idea de que deben mantener el ritmo de los cambios
tecnológicos si la empresa no quiere perder su margen competitivo. A
continuación se debe redactar una nueva descripción del puesto de trabajo de
cada empleado y un programa de reciclaje diseñado para satisfacer estas
necesidades. Finalmente los empleados deben asistir a los cursos de forma
escalonada para que la producción no sea afectada.
Entendemos que esta es la solución más factible a corto plazo, si bien podría
acompañarse de una política de jubilaciones anticipadas.
Atentamente,
La traducción
Our staff has just finished the study of the questions that you submitted to us for
review. We basically agree with you that the age of your employees is in general
above the average in the industry and that their technical skills are rapidly
becoming outdated.
There are several ways to deal with this situation. The most obvious method is to
dismiss part of the work force and hire younger people. However, in view of the
fact that your company has earned a profit during the past five years, we do not
see this solution as a viable alternative since you may run into difficulties with the
labor authorities and the trade unions. Furthermore, we have calculated that the
cost of the layoff would be far more expensive than resorting to a retraining
program.
Therefore, we propose that first of all, you organize a series of meetings to inform
all the employees of the measures that are to be adopted. It is essential that they
accept the idea that they must keep pace with technological changes if the
company does not wish to lose its competitive edge. Next, a new job description
should be written up for each employee, and a retraining program designed to
meet these needs. Finally, the employees should attend the courses on a staggered
basis so that production will not be affected.
We believe that this is the most feasible short-term solution, although it could be
accompanied by an early retirement policy.
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Letter 56
Apreciado Sr. Delaney:
Huelga decir que este asunto es de la mayor importancia para nosotros, y estamos
muy preocupados por la negativa imagen que está causando. Propongo una
reunión urgente en nuestras oficinas, este próximo miércoles, para discutir el
asunto y decidir las medidas correctoras.
Atentamente,
La traducción
For the past 10 years, your company has manufactured the detergent we sell as our
store brand. The price and quality have made it very popular among our
customers. Unfortunately, in the last few weeks, our customer service department
has received numerous complaints about the product. Apparently, the clothes
washed in the detergent have been damaged.
At first, we did not give much importance to the matter, thinking they were
isolated incidents. However, there has been an alarming rise in the number of
complaints. Moreover, several people have stated that it has also caused skin
irritation. As a precautionary measure, we have taken the product off the shelf and
organized a team specifically to deal with the public regarding this problem.
Furthermore, we sent samples to two independent laboratories for analysis and the
results were the same the detergent is too concentrated for domestic use. The
reports suggested that, although the instructions clearly indicate the dosage,
homemakers may not be diluting it correctly, thereby causing damage to the wash
load.
Needless to say, this matter is of utmost importance to us, and we are very
concerned about the negative image it is causing. I propose an urgent meeting in
our offices this coming Wednesday to discuss the subject and decide on corrective
measures.
Sincerely,
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Letter 57
Estimado Pedro:
Te escribo para ver si estás todavía interesado en exportar vino a los Estados
Unidos. Sin duda, recordarás tan bien como yo nuestro fallido intento de hace
unos 15 años para entrar en este mercado de vino. Ambos perdimos una
considerable cantidad de dinero en el empeño.
Saludos,
La traducción
Dear Pedro,
I'm writing to see if you're still interested in exporting wine to the United States.
No doubt, you remember as well as I do our unsuccessful attempt some 15 years
ago to penetrate this wine market. We both lost a considerable amount of money
on the endeavor.
At that time, wine was simply not part of the American culture. It was viewed as
something reserved for special occasions, and limited to a relatively small sector
of the population. Another aspect of the problem was the inferior quality of US
wines and the high price of the imports from France.
Regards,
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Letter 58
Estimado Sr. Handler:
Le escribo por indicación de un amigo mutuo, Mark Banff, quien me dijo que
estaba buscando nuevas áreas de inversión tanto para usted mismo como para sus
clientes. Mi socio y yo estamos iniciando una nueva empresa, y en este momento
estoy contactando con potenciales inversores.
En suma, creo que puede esperar un buen rendimiento de su inversión. Si está Vd.
interesado, puedo enviarle detalles adicionales.
Atentamente,
La traducción
I am writing you at the suggestion of a mutual friend, Mark Banff, who told me that
you were looking for new areas of investment both for yourself and for your
clients. My partner and I are starting a new company and at this time I am
contacting potential investors.
Due to numerous epidemics, there has been a sharp decline in the number of
rabbits in this country. However, demand continues to be as strong as ever, and
consequently the market price is at an all time high. We plan to raise rabbits on a
large scale, using the most modern procedures in order to keep costs down. My
partner is a veterinarian and is handling the technical aspects of the project.
The main objective is to produce rabbits for meat, and an agreement has already
been reached with a major wholesaler. However, I have also been in contact with
a textile manufacturer who is interested in purchasing the fur for use in glove
linings.
In sum, I believe you can expect a good return on your investment. If you are
interested, I can send you further details.
Sincerely,
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Letter 59
Apreciado Bill:
Jim Munzer ha intentado hacer un buen trabajo estos últimos dos años, pero la
verdad es que aunque es una persona agradable, tiene pocas ideas creativas y
ninguna cualidad de liderazgo. Yo verdaderamente creo que a no ser que el Club
elija a otra persona con más empuje y entusiasmo, perderemos muchos socios.
Hay varios proyectos que han sido aplazados desde que Dennis terminó su
mandato como presidente hace dos años. Además, la cuestión del nuevo edificio
del Club que necesitamos no ha sido resuelta.
He hablado con otros miembros, y me han asegurado que tú puedes contar con sus
votos. Betty dijo que ella estaría dispuesta a ejercer como Tesorera -- y desde
luego tiene experiencia de sobra en contabilidad.
Saludos,
La traducción
Dear Bill,
As you know, the Club is going to hold its annual meeting in three weeks. The
most important point on the agenda is the election of officers for the next two
years. The reason I'm writing is that I'd like to nominate you for President, but
before doing so, I wanted to know whether you would accept or not.
Jim Munzer has tried to do a good job these past two years, but the truth is that,
although he's a pleasant fellow, he has few creative ideas and no leadership
qualities. I truly believe that unless the Club elects someone with more drive and
enthusiasm, we will lose a lot of members. There are several projects that have
been shelved since Dennis finished his term as President two years ago. Besides,
the question of the new Club building which we need hasn't been resolved.
I've spoken to other members, and they have assured me that you can count on their
vote. Betty said she'd be willing to serve as Treasurer -- and she's certainly got
plenty of experience in accounting.
Think it over and let me know soon because the Nominating Committee won't
admit candidates after the 15th.
Best regards,
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Letter 60
Apreciado Sr. Crandell
Atentamente,
La traducción
I have just received the quarterly sales report and I am very concerned about the
market penetration of our new small car model. It appears that the advertising
campaign you prepared for us was not as effective as we had expected. We had
forecast an increase of 6% in our market share, but the results have been very
disappointing.
Preliminary studies indicated that our new model, Alaska, had the potential to be a
winner. The avant-garde design appeals to young people, (20 to 30 years old), and
the price is well within their reach. Although we are satisfied with the newspaper
advertisements, we feel that it might be advisable to make certain changes in the
television commercial. The changes should highlight the points that are most
attractive to our potential customers, such as the car's modern lines, upbeat
interior design, good pickup and affordable price.
I propose a meeting with your agency on Tuesday of next week to discuss the
commercial in question. Furthermore, we plan to launch our new mid-size sedan
in early Spring, and we would also like you to bring an outline of an advertising
campaign for this car. The new model, Dakota, is designed as an uplevel family
car, blending practicality and high performance, with emphasis on handling and
good mileage. The Dakota comes equipped with air conditioning, power
windows, power steering, four-wheel antilock brakes, theft-deterrent system,
remote keyless entry and power heated outside mirrors.
Sincerely,
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