Expression · A1 · Spanish glossary
Por favor: please
por favor
Pronunciation: pohr fah-BOHR (stress the capital letters)
Por favor means “please” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: please
- How to say it: pohr fah-BOHR
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “por favor” means and how to use it
Por favor means “please.” It goes at the end of a sentence or at the start when asking for something.
Examples with audio
- Un café, por favor.A coffee, please.
- Por favor, ¿dónde está el baño?Please, where is the restroom?
- Siéntate aquí, por favor.Sit here, please.
Usage tip
Por favor is also used to attract attention politely, like “excuse me,” in some places. The phrase “hacer un favor” means “to do a favor.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “please” in Spanish?
“please” in Spanish is “por favor.” It is pronounced pohr fah-BOHR, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “por favor”?
Say pohr fah-BOHR. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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