How to Say ‘Please’ in Spain Spanish
Por favor
por fah-BOR
[por fah-BOR]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Por favor is common and natural with staff in Spain, but you don't need to add it to every single request. Used once in the exchange, it sounds polite without overdoing it.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
by (in 'please')
Part of the fixed phrase 'por favor'.
Agua, por favor.
Water, please.
favor
[fah-BOR]
favour
With 'por' forms 'please'.
Una mesa, por favor.
A table, please.
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