Spanish Phrase
¿Me puedes poner con un asesor?
Meaning
A polite request, usually made over the phone or in a live‑chat, asking the operator to transfer you to a specialist who can help with your issue. The structure implies that the speaker is asking for the ability to be connected, not demanding it.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re on a call with a call‑center, a bank, an airline, or any service that routes customers to different departments. It works both in formal and semi‑formal contexts, especially when you want to sound courteous.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Mepuedesponerconunasesor?
Me (indirect object pronoun)
‘Me’ indicates that the action is directed toward the speaker; it replaces ‘a mí’.
puedes (present of poder)
Second‑person singular present of ‘poder’, used to ask for ability or permission.
poner (infinitive)
The verb ‘poner’ here means ‘to put/transfer’; it follows ‘puedes’ in a periphrastic construction.
con (preposition)
Introduces the person you want to be connected with.
un (indefinite article)
Used before a masculine singular noun when the specific advisor is not known.
asesor (noun)
Means ‘advisor’ or ‘consultant’; common in business and customer‑service contexts.
🗨In Conversation
¿Me puedes poner con un asesor?
Can you put me through to an advisor?
Claro, un momento por favor.
Sure, one moment please.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Me puedo poner con un asesor?
‘Puedo’ is first‑person; the request is directed to the operator, so you need second‑person ‘puedes’.
Ponme con un asesor.
‘Ponme’ is an imperative and can sound too direct; the polite periphrasis ‘puedes ponerme’ is preferred.
¿Me puedes poner con una asesoría?
‘Asesoría’ is a service, not a person. Use ‘un asesor’ for a person.
↔Alternatives
¿Podrías transferirme a un asesor?
Could you transfer me to an advisor?
¿Me podrías conectar con un asesor?
Could you connect me with an advisor?
Quisiera hablar con un asesor, por favor.
I would like to speak with an advisor, please.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, adding ‘por favor’ or ‘disculpe’ before the request makes it sound even more courteous. If the call is with a formal institution, you may also use the formal ‘¿Me podría poner…?’ (using ‘usted’). Remember that “asesor” can refer to a financial, legal, or technical specialist, so the context often clarifies the type of help you need.