How to Say ‘Please’ in Mexican Spanish
Por favor
por fah-VOR
[por fah-VOR]
💬 Usage Tip: Works both for requesting and responding politely. Another option: “porfa” (very casual).
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, “por favor” is used a lot—politeness is valued in professional follow-ups.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
please (lit. by favor)
Polite marker; used to request or accept something courteously.
Por favor, mándame el correo para enviarte el archivo final.
Please, send me your email so I can send you the final file.
favor
[fah-VOR]
favor
Part of the fixed phrase “por favor” = “please.”
Por favor, confirma si te llegó la presentación.
Please confirm if you received the presentation.
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