Estefan presented Secada's proposal for a Spanish-language recording to the head of SBK, Charles Koppelman and then president of EMI Latin Jose Behar.

With the help of Emilio's wife, Gloria Estefan, Secada translated selected compositions from his English-language debut album for Otro Día Más Sin Verte.

It was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of three million copies.

While on tour for the album, Secada remarked on how Emilio began coining the idea of releasing a full-length Spanish-language recording.

"[5] Jose Behar, then-president of EMI Latin, told Emilio that he quickly "recognized the market potential" for Secada.

[9] The album's lead single "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks on the week ending July 4, 1992.

[10] The second single released from the album, "Angel", peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart on the week ending October 31, 1992.

"[12] John Lannert of Billboard called "Angel" a "dramatic love ode",[13] the song remained atop the Hot Latin Tracks chart for two consecutive weeks.

[14] "Cree En Nuestro Amor", released as the third single from the album on August 15, 1992,[15] also peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks on February 27, 1993.

[16] The fourth single released from the recording, "Sentir", peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart on the week ending July 3, 1993.

[18] Spanish Latin pop singer Enrique Iglesias broke Secada's record with five number one singles from his self-titled album in 1997.

[19] When the album's lead single "Otro Día Más Sin Verte" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, Secada became the first Hispanic artist of color to do so.

[24] Carlos Bolívar Ramírez called the singles "Otro Día Más Sin Verte" and "Angel" rock ballads in his book La balada: mensaje universal (2001).