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por favor

/poɾ faˈβoɾ/
phrase★Beginner
formal

Used to make a polite request or to express courtesy.

¿Puedes pasarme la sal, por favor?

Can you pass me the salt, please?

💡

It is a very common and essential phrase in Spanish for showing politeness.

Synonyms

Related Phrases

por favor, ¿puedes...?phrase
please, can you...?

💡Pro Tip

Politeness

Using 'por favor' is crucial in Spanish-speaking countries to show respect and good manners.

📖Word Origin

From 'por' meaning 'by' or 'for' and 'favor' meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'.

📝Usage Notes

Always used in formal and informal situations to be polite.

Word Breakdown

por
by
preposition
+
favor
favour
noun
Diccionario Español-Inglés

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