Spanish Phrase
Contesto correos y llamadas.
Meaning
I answer emails and phone calls. The sentence is usually used to describe a routine task or a current activity, especially in a professional or office setting.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to explain how you spend your time at work, when you are asking someone if they are busy, or when you are setting expectations about your availability.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Contestocorreosyllamadas
Contestar (present)
‘Contesto’ is the first‑person singular present of the verb *contestar* (to answer/reply).
Nouns in plural
Both *correos* (emails) and *llamadas* (phone calls) are plural nouns, so no article is needed when they are listed together.
Conjunction y
The simple conjunction *y* links the two objects; it is pronounced /i/ before a vowel.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué haces ahora en la oficina?
What are you doing right now at the office?
Contesto correos y llamadas.
I’m answering emails and calls.
✕Common Mistakes
Respondo correos y llamas.
‘Llamas’ is the second‑person singular verb; the noun should be *llamadas*.
Contesto a correos y llamadas.
The verb *contestar* does not require the preposition *a* when the object is a noun.
Contesto los correos y llamadas.
Adding *los* before *correos* is acceptable, but it makes the phrase sound more specific; keep it simple unless you refer to particular emails.
↔Alternatives
Respondo correos y llamadas.
I reply to emails and calls.
Atiendo correos y llamadas.
I attend to emails and calls.
Me ocupo de los correos y las llamadas.
I take care of the emails and the calls.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking workplaces *contestar* is the go‑to verb for both written (emails) and spoken (phone) communication. *Responder* is considered a bit more formal and is often preferred for written messages, while *contestar* sounds natural in everyday office chatter.