How to Say ‘By Friday, if possible.’ in Mexican Spanish
Para el viernes, si se puede.
PAH-rah el VYER-nes see seh PWEH-deh
[PAH-rah el VYER-nes see seh PWEH-deh]
Phrase Breakdown
Para el viernes,
PAH-rah el VYER-nes
By Friday,
Say PAH-rel VYER-nes, then pause briefly at the comma.
Lo necesito para el viernes.
I need it by Friday.
Words in this phrase
Para
[PAH-rah]
for
A preposition showing purpose or destination.
Esto es para abordar el vuelo.
This is for boarding the flight.
el
[el]
the (masculine singular)
Definite article used for masculine singular nouns; “demo” is treated as masculine in common Mexican Spanish.
El demo empieza con una pantalla de bienvenida.
The demo starts with a welcome screen.
viernes
[VYER-nes]
Friday
The fifth day of the week, often regarded as the beginning of the weekend.
Vamos al cine el Viernes.
We are going to the movies on Friday.
si se puede.
see seh PWEH-deh
if possible.
Say see seh PWEH-deh. This impersonal phrase softens a request.
Mañana, si se puede.
Tomorrow, if possible.
Words in this phrase
si
[see]
if
Used to introduce a condition. Without an accent, 'si' usually means 'if'.
Si no vienes, te llamo.
If you don't come, I'll call you.
se
[seh]
(impersonal) one / it
Impersonal pronoun; 'se puede' means 'it's possible' or 'one can'.
Aquí se habla español.
Spanish is spoken here.
puede
[PWEH-deh]
is possible
Used to politely ask whether something can be arranged.
A las ocho, si se puede. sería ideal para nosotros.
At eight, if possible, would be ideal for us.
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