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]
please / for
por is often part of polite expressions. In por favor, it helps form 'please.'
Por favor, confirme la hora de la reserva.
Please, confirm the reservation time.
favor
[fah-BOR]
favor
favor literally means 'favor.' Together with por, por favor means 'please.'
Dígame su nombre, por favor.
Tell me your name, please.
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