How to ask for someone’s phone number

Cómo preguntar a alguien su número de teléfono ¿Me podrías dar tu número de teléfono?

We are going to address in this lesson how to ask for a person’s phone number in Spanish. Learn how to ask for the phone number if you want to keep in touch with someone after meeting them.

To ask for someone’s phone number in Spanish, there are several ways you can use. We will touch on a few of them below:

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Can I have your phone number, please?¿Me das tu número de teléfono, por favor?

This is a polite way to ask for another person’s phone number. It is important to say “please” to show respect.

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May I have your phone number?¿Podrías darme tu número de teléfono?

Another polite way to ask for someone’s phone number. “Could you” indicates that it is a request, by no means an imperative demand, which may make the other person feel more comfortable giving your number.

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How can I contact you later?¿Cómo puedo contactarte más tarde?

With this question we seek to obtain someone’s number indirectly. The person may respond by saying that they can reach you by email, WhatsApp or any other messaging app.

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Can I give you my phone number so we can keep in touch?¿Puedo darte mi número de teléfono para que podamos mantenernos en contacto?

With this option, we seek to be unintrusive, if the person we are interested in contacting in the future is a little distrustful, in this way we deposit the responsibility of the contact in that person. Obviously, hide the option if you feel comfortable giving your own number and expect the other person to contact you.

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Here are some examples of how each of these ways of asking for a phone number can be used:

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Hi, can I have your phone number, please? I’d like to be able to call or text you from time to time.Hola, ¿me das tu número de teléfono, por favor? Me gustaría poder llamarte o enviarte mensajes de texto de vez en cuando.

Excuse me, could you give me your phone number so we can communicate later?
Disculpa, ¿podrías darme tu número de teléfono para poder comunicarnos más tarde?
I’d like to keep in touch with you, how can I reach you later?Me gustaría mantener el contacto contigo. ¿Cómo puedo contactarte más tarde?
I’ve loved talking to you, can I give you my phone number? That way we can keep in touch and maybe we can go out for coffee or something.Me ha encantado hablar contigo. ¿Puedo darte mi número de teléfono? Así podremos mantenernos en contacto y tal vez podamos salir a tomar un café o algo así.

How to answer when someone asks for your phone number

When someone asks for your phone number, there are several ways to respond. You may want to give your number without any problem; however, you should consider sharing this information below are some of them:

EnglishSpanish🎧
Sure, my phone number is…Claro, mi número de teléfono es…

Consider the above the most direct and easiest way to respond. Provide your phone number after the question.

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Yes, of course, could I write it down on your phone or on a piece of paper?Sí, por supuesto. ¿Podría anotarlo en tu teléfono o en una hoja de papel?

This is a very polite one. With this answer you give two options to provide your phone number, either on their phone or on a piece of paper.

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Sorry, I prefer not to share my phone number at this time.Lo siento, prefiero no compartir mi número de teléfono en este momento.

If you are not comfortable sharing your phone number, remember that no one can force you. It is important to be honest and respectful and, when you feel it is necessary, to keep your information private. This response is a polite way of saying no.

In the next few sentences, we present several examples of how to respond when someone asks for your phone number:

EnglishSpanish🎧
Sure, my phone number is 323-12-45.Claro, mi número de teléfono es 323-12-45.
No problem, could I write it down on your phone or on a piece of paper?No hay problema. ¿Podría anotarlo en tu teléfono o en una hoja de papel?
I’m sorry, I prefer not to share my phone number at this time. Thank you for understanding.Lo siento, prefiero no compartir mi número de teléfono en este momento. Gracias por entender.

Final Lesson Conclusions

Asking for someone’s phone number in Spanish can be a very easy and pleasant experience if done with respect and kindness. Remember to be polite and grateful after receiving the phone number. And most importantly, don’t forget to save the phone number in your address book so you don’t lose it!

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