How to Say ‘This way is faster, I promise you.’ in Spain Spanish
Por aquí es más rápido, se lo prometo.
por ah-KEE ess mahs RAH-pee-doh seh loh proh-MEH-toh
[por ah-KEE ess mahs RAH-pee-doh seh loh proh-MEH-toh]
Phrase Breakdown
Por aquí
por ah-KEE
This way
This literally means 'through here'. Link the words as 'po-ra-KEE'.
Siga por aquí.
Continue this way.
Words in this phrase
Por
[por]
through / this way
Indicates the route taken.
Pasamos por aquí cada día.
We come this way every day.
aquí
[ah-KEE]
here / this way
Used to point to a nearby place or route.
Por aquí está bien.
This way is fine.
es más rápido,
ess mahs RAH-pee-doh
is faster
This is a comparative with 'más'. Roll the 'r' in 'RÁ-pi-do' and pause briefly at the comma.
Es más rápido así.
It's faster this way.
Words in this phrase
es
[ess]
it is / is
Form of ser used to describe something or someone.
Es una empresa que parece muy humana.
It is a company that seems very people-oriented.
más
[mahs]
more
Comparative adverb or adjective meaning 'more.'
Quiero un rol 'Más' visible dentro de la empresa.
I want a more visible role within the company.
rápido
[RAH-pee-doh]
fast / quickly
Means at a greater speed.
Ese coche va muy rápido.
That car is going very fast.
se lo prometo.
seh loh proh-MEH-toh
I promise you
This is the formal 'usted' form: 'se' means to you and 'lo' means it. Stress 'pro-ME-to'.
Llego pronto, se lo prometo.
I'll arrive soon, I promise you.
Words in this phrase
se
[seh]
to you (formal)
Replaces 'le' (to you) before 'lo'; indirect object pronoun.
Se lo digo mañana.
I'll tell you tomorrow.
lo
[loh]
it
A direct object pronoun meaning it, often referring to a plan, meeting, or task.
Lo confirmamos por correo después del evento.
We’ll confirm it by email after the event.
prometo
[proh-MEH-toh]
I promise
First-person present of 'prometer', to promise.
Te prometo que vuelvo pronto.
I promise you I'll be back soon.
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