Reporting a Security Breach or Suspicious Activity
You notice an unfamiliar person attempting to access a restricted area without authorization or suspicious packages left unattended. You need to discreetly report the activity to security personnel or local authorities and follow their instructions.
Nota a una persona desconocida intentando acceder a un área restringida sin autorización o paquetes sospechosos dejados sin supervisión. Debe reportar discretamente la actividad al personal de seguridad o a las autoridades locales y seguir sus instrucciones.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
suspicious
Something that makes you think it might be dangerous or wrong, like unusual behavior. Use it when reporting odd activities to authorities.
Algo que te hace pensar que podría ser peligroso o incorrecto, como un comportamiento inusual. Úsalo al reportar actividades extrañas a las autoridades.
report
To tell officials or authorities about an incident or problem. It's a key verb for emergencies, like calling police to report a crime.
Decir a funcionarios o autoridades sobre un incidente o problema. Es un verbo clave para emergencias, como llamar a la policía para reportar un crimen.
identification
Proof of who you are, like an ID card. In security situations, it's used to check if someone is authorized to be in a place.
Prueba de quién eres, como una tarjeta de identificación. En situaciones de seguridad, se usa para verificar si alguien está autorizado para estar en un lugar.
describe
To give details about someone's appearance or actions. Helpful in emergencies to help others identify a person quickly.
Dar detalles sobre la apariencia o acciones de alguien. Útil en emergencias para ayudar a otros a identificar a una persona rápidamente.
investigate
To examine a situation carefully to find out what happened. Security teams use this when checking reports of suspicious activity.
Examinar una situación con cuidado para averiguar qué pasó. Los equipos de seguridad usan esto al verificar informes de actividad sospechosa.
hoodie
A casual sweatshirt with a hood. Common clothing description in reports, as it's often worn for anonymity.
Una sudadera casual con capucha. Descripción común de ropa en informes, ya que a menudo se usa para el anonimato.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Excuse me, I need to report something that looks a bit suspicious.
This polite opening sentence uses 'excuse me' to get attention and 'report' to state the purpose. It's useful for starting conversations with authorities in emergencies; the grammar is simple present tense for immediate needs.
Esta frase de apertura educada usa 'excuse me' para llamar la atención y 'report' para indicar el propósito. Es útil para iniciar conversaciones con autoridades en emergencias; la gramática es el presente simple para necesidades inmediatas.
What seems to be the problem?
A professional question to ask for details. 'Seems to be' softens the inquiry, making it polite. Use this when responding to reports; it shows active listening and uses present tense for current issues.
Una pregunta profesional para pedir detalles. 'Parece ser' suaviza la indagación, haciéndola educada. Úsala al responder a informes; muestra escucha activa y usa el presente para problemas actuales.
Can you describe him? What was he wearing, and which direction did he go?
This gathers specific information using questions with 'can you' for requests and past tense for recent events. Practical for security responses; it helps build a clear picture quickly.
Esto recopila información específica usando preguntas con 'can you' para solicitudes y tiempo pasado para eventos recientes. Práctico para respuestas de seguridad; ayuda a construir una imagen clara rápidamente.
He was wearing a dark hoodie and jeans. He's probably in his late 20s or early 30s.
Past continuous 'was wearing' describes recent actions, and 'probably' adds uncertainty. Useful for giving witness descriptions; focus on details like clothing and age to aid identification.
El past continuous 'was wearing' describe acciones recientes, y 'probably' añade incertidumbre. Útil para descripciones de testigos; enfócate en detalles como ropa y edad para ayudar en la identificación.
We'll send a security officer to investigate immediately.
Future 'we'll send' promises action, with 'immediately' showing urgency. This reassures the reporter; use in official responses to show quick handling of crises.
El futuro 'we'll send' promete acción, con 'immediately' mostrando urgencia. Esto tranquiliza al informante; úsalo en respuestas oficiales para mostrar un manejo rápido de crisis.
Please try to stay clear of that area for now.
Polite instruction with 'please' and imperative 'stay clear' meaning avoid. 'For now' implies temporary safety measure. Essential for guiding people in dangerous situations to prevent risks.
Instrucción educada con 'please' e imperativo 'stay clear' que significa evitar. 'For now' implica medida de seguridad temporal. Esencial para guiar a las personas en situaciones peligrosas para prevenir riesgos.
Understood. Is there anything else I should do?
'Understood' acknowledges instructions, followed by a question for more guidance using 'should' for advice. Shows cooperation; use after receiving directions in emergencies to confirm next steps.
'Understood' reconoce las instrucciones, seguido de una pregunta por más orientación usando 'should' para consejo. Muestra cooperación; úsalo después de recibir indicaciones en emergencias para confirmar los próximos pasos.