How to Say ‘Please’ in Spain Spanish
Por favor
por fah-BOR
[por fah-BOR]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spaniards use por favor less than English speakers do. Ordering with a direct ponme un café "give me a coffee" is normal and not rude, and a friendly tone does the work.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
for / by
A common preposition used for cause, exchange, duration, or means.
Pagamos por el trayecto correcto.
We pay for the correct journey.
favor
[fah-BOR]
favour
Used in the set phrase por favor to be polite.
Abra la ventana, por favor.
Open the window, please.
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