How to Say ‘For two, Friday at eight, please.’ in Mexican Spanish
Para dos, el viernes a las ocho, por favor.
pah-rah dohs el BYER-nes ah lahs OH-choh pohr fah-BOR
[pah-rah dohs el BYER-nes ah lahs OH-choh pohr fah-BOR]
💬 Usage Tip: For clock times, use a las + the hour: a las ocho "at eight". One o'clock is singular: a la una.
Phrase Breakdown
Para dos,
pah-rah dohs
For two,
This answers 'how many people'. Pronounce 'dos' with a soft, dental 'd'.
Una mesa para dos.
A table for two.
Words in this phrase
Para
[pah-rah]
for
Used to indicate the purpose or destination.
Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you.
dos
[dohs]
Two
'Dos' is a cardinal number meaning two.
Tengo dos hermanos.
I have two brothers.
el viernes a las ocho,
el BYER-nes ah lahs OH-choh
on Friday at eight,
Spanish uses 'el' before a day where English uses 'on', and 'a las' plus the hour for 'at'. Link 'a las' smoothly as 'alas'.
Nos vemos el viernes a las ocho.
See you Friday at eight.
Words in this phrase
el
[el]
the
Masculine singular definite article.
«El» acompaña al sustantivo en «El crecimiento».
“El” accompanies the noun in “The growth.”
viernes
[BYER-nes]
Friday
The day of the week following Thursday.
Tenemos una fiesta el 'viernes'.
We have a party on 'Friday'.
a
[ah]
At
Used to indicate specific time or place.
'A' qué hora vienes?
'At' what time are you coming?
las
[lahs]
the
Plural definite article used with plural nouns like 'gracias.'
"las" palabras de tu mensaje fueron muy profesionales.
The words in your message were very professional.
ocho
[OH-choh]
eight
The number following seven and preceding nine.
Nos reuniremos a las ocho hoy.
We will meet at eight today.
por favor.
pohr fah-BOR
please.
This is the polite closer. Tap the 'r' in 'por' lightly and stress 'fa-VOR'.
Un café, por favor.
A coffee, please.
Words in this phrase
por
[pohr]
Please
A polite expression used for requests.
'Por favor', pásame la sal.
'Please', pass me the salt.
favor
[fah-BOR]
Please
Used to politely ask for something.
Un poco de agua, por favor.
A bit of water, please.
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