Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Feedback in Spanish
Retroalimentación · noun · rreh-troh-ah-lee-mehn-tah-see-OHN
Feedback translates to Spanish as 'retroalimentación' in formal or technical contexts, though 'comentarios' and 'opiniones' are more common in everyday business language. Many Spanish speakers in professional settings also use the English loanword 'feedback' directly, particularly in tech and startup environments.
The formal term 'retroalimentación' is pronounced rreh-troh-ah-lee-mehn-tah-see-OHN. It's a long word, which partly explains why shorter alternatives like 'comentarios' (koh-mehn-TAH-ree-ohs) are preferred in casual conversation.
Necesitamos la retroalimentación de los clientes para mejorar.
We need customer feedback to improve.
Feedback in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for feedback, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| retroalimentación | feedback | rreh-troh-ah-lee-mehn-tah-see-OHN | Default, widely understood |
| comentarios | feedback | informal/business | |
| opinión | feedback | casual |
How Native Speakers Use Retroalimentación
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Professional setting
¿Me puedes dar tu retroalimentación sobre la presentación?
Can you give me your feedback on the presentation?
Formal request for professional input in a workplace setting.
Casual business
Los comentarios de los usuarios han sido muy positivos.
User feedback has been very positive.
Using 'comentarios' as a more accessible alternative in product discussions.
Using the anglicism
El equipo pidió feedback después del lanzamiento.
The team asked for feedback after the launch.
In tech and startup culture, the English word 'feedback' is commonly borrowed directly.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Retroalimentación
Overusing 'retroalimentación' in casual speech
Incorrect: Dame retroalimentación sobre mi outfit.
Correct: Dame tu opinión sobre mi outfit.
'Retroalimentación' is too formal for casual situations. For informal contexts about opinions or thoughts, 'opinión,' 'parecer,' or 'comentarios' sound much more natural.
Using 'respuesta' as feedback
Incorrect: Necesito tu respuesta sobre el proyecto. (meaning feedback)
Correct: Necesito tus comentarios sobre el proyecto.
'Respuesta' means answer or response to a specific question, not ongoing evaluative feedback. Use 'comentarios' or 'retroalimentación' for constructive input.
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Common Questions About Feedback in Spanish
- Is it acceptable to just say 'feedback' in Spanish?
- In many professional environments, particularly in technology, marketing, and multinational companies throughout Latin America and Spain, using the English word 'feedback' directly is very common and widely accepted, though purists and formal documents prefer 'retroalimentación.'
- What's the best word for feedback in a work review?
- For formal performance reviews, 'retroalimentación' is the standard professional term used in HR documents and evaluation forms, while 'comentarios' works well for the actual discussion, and 'observaciones' (observations) adds a neutral, professional tone.
- How do you ask for feedback politely in Spanish?
- Polite ways to request feedback include '¿me podrías dar tus comentarios?' (could you give me your comments?), '¿qué opinas de...?' (what do you think of...?), or more formally 'agradecería mucho su retroalimentación' (I would greatly appreciate your feedback).