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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'.

Example

Siga por aquí.

Continue this way.

Words in this phrase

Por

[por]

through / this way

Indicates the route taken.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.'

Example

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.

Example

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'.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

Te prometo que vuelvo pronto.

I promise you I'll be back soon.

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