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Difficulty: EasyVocabulary in Context and Idiomatic Correspondence Terms

Read the following English translation of a formal Spanish email:

'Dear Dr. Garcia,

Thank you for your prompt response regarding the upcoming conference. I look forward to meeting you next week.

[Closing Term],

Maria Gomez'

Which of the following Spanish terms is the most appropriate formal closing to place in the bracketed placeholder?

  1. AtentamenteAnswer
  2. B
    Con cariño
  3. C
    Estimada
  4. D
    Hola

Answer

Atentamente
The term 'Atentamente' is the standard, formal adverbial closing in Spanish, corresponding directly to 'Sincerely' or 'Yours sincerely' in English. It perfectly matches the formal register established by addressing the recipient as 'Dr. Garcia'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context and register of the letter.
The letter is addressed to 'Dr. Garcia' and discusses a professional conference, indicating a formal register.
Determining the register is necessary to select the correct correspondence formula.
2
Identify the function of the placeholder in the correspondence.
The placeholder is located at the end of the letter, directly before the sender's signature, indicating it requires a closing formula.
This helps eliminate options that are greetings rather than closings.
3
Evaluate the choices to find the formal Spanish closing term.
'Atentamente' is the standard formal closing adverb equivalent to 'Sincerely'.
Comparing register and placement of each choice identifies the correct Spanish term.

Key Concept

Formal correspondence formulas and register alignment in Spanish letters
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Vocabulary in Context and Idiomatic Correspondence Terms

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