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How to Say ‘Window, please.’ in Portuguese

Janela, por favor.

zhah-NEL-ah pohr fah-vohr

[zhah-NEL-ah pohr fah-vohr]

💬 Usage Tip: Just name the choice and add por favor. You don't need a full sentence: Corredor, por favor "Aisle, please".

Phrase Breakdown

Janela,

zhah-NEL-ah

Window,

This is the seat you are asking for. Say 'zhuh-NEH-luh' and pause briefly at the comma.

Example

Janela, se possível.

Window, if possible.

Words in this phrase

Janela

[zhah-NEL-ah]

window

Used when requesting a table by the window in a restaurant.

Example

Gostava de uma mesa junto à janela.

I would like a table by the window.

por favor.

pohr fah-vohr

please.

This is the standard polite 'please'. Say 'poor fuh-VOR' and stress the last syllable.

Example

Um café, por favor.

A coffee, please.

Words in this phrase

por

[pohr]

Please

Used as a polite addition to a request.

Example

Pode passar-me o sal, por favor?

Can you pass me the salt, please?

favor

[fah-vohr]

Please

Used as a polite addition to a request.

Example

Pode passar-me o sal, por favor?

Can you pass me the salt, please?

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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