Por favor
Example: Por favor, pásame la sal cuando puedas.
Definition
"Por favor" is a polite expression used to request something or ask for a favor in Spanish. It translates to "please" in English and is commonly used to show courtesy when making requests, as in the example phrase, "Por favor, pásame la sal cuando puedas."
Etymology
The phrase "por favor" comes from the combination of the preposition "por" meaning "for" and the noun "favor" meaning "favor" or "kindness" in Spanish. It literally means "for favor," reflecting a polite appeal for kindness in requests. Did you know this phrase has been used in Spanish for centuries as a standard way to express politeness?
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"Por favor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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