How to Say ‘Please’ in Mexican Spanish
Por favor
por fah-BOR
[por fah-BOR]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: [Por favor] is common and useful, but in Mexico a warm tone often matters as much as the words. Short requests without it can still sound fine if your tone is friendly.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
please
Part of the polite expression por favor, used when making requests.
Por favor, muéstreme las playeras negras.
Please, show me the black T-shirts.
favor
[fah-BOR]
favor
This word literally relates to “favor,” but in por favor it means “please.”
Hazme un favor y trae una talla chica, por favor.
Do me a favor and bring a small size, please.
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