Interpersonal Writing: Formal Email

1. Formal Opening

Use Estimado/a Sr./Sra./Srta./Dr./Dra. followed by their last name if provided.

2. Thank the person for their email

He recibido su correo y le agradezco por responderme. (I have received your email and I thank you for responding to me.)

3. Say something about the reason you have received the correspondence

• Para responder a este asunto... (To respond to this matter...)

• Quisiera ser considerado(a) como candidato(a) posible. (I would like to be considered as a possible candidate.)

4. Underline in the letter and answer all of their questions/requests for information with frequent elaboration

Estaría muy agradecido si pudiera… (I would be very grateful if you could…)

5. Ask questions back to them

Si me permite, tengo algunas preguntas en cuanto a... (If you permit, I have some questions for you in regards to...)

6. At the end of the email, close it with a thank you

Le agradezco de antemano... (I thank you in advance...)

7. Say goodbye using a DIFFERENT closing than they do in the prompt

• Cordialmente, (Cordially)

• Sinceramente = It means, "I'm not kidding, I'm serious."

Note: How do you formally address someone?

“su” or “usted”