Spanish phrase
¿Puedo hablar con ~?
Meaning
Could I speak with ___?
When to use it
Polite request to be put through to a named person. Common when calling someone at work or a service desk; polite and not demanding.
Example dialogue
¿Puedo hablar con María, por favor?
Could I speak with María, please?
Ahora no está; ¿quiere dejarle un recado?
She is not here at the moment; would you like to leave her a message?