How to Say “please” in Spanish

por favor

/poɾ faβˈoɾ/

please

Pronunciation

The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for “por favor” is /poɾ faβˈoɾ/. Break it down syllable by syllable and practice at a slow pace before building up to conversational speed.

Context

This phrase belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category. It is suitable for beginners.

“please” in Other Languages

Frenchs'il vous plaît Italianper favore

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "por favor" in Spanish?+

The IPA pronunciation is /poɾ faβˈoɾ/. Practice saying it slowly, then at natural speed.

What does "por favor" mean in English?+

"por favor" translates to "please" in English. It belongs to the Coffee Shop Survival category.

Is "por favor" formal or informal in Spanish?+

This is a commonly used expression in everyday Spanish conversation. It is appropriate for both casual and standard contexts.

More Coffee Shop Survival Phrases

"black coffee" → tinto

/tˈinto/

"I want" → quiero

/kjˈeɾo/

"water" → agua

/ˈaɣwa/

"do me a favor" → me hace un favor

/me ˈaθe ˈun faβˈoɾ/

"give me / gift me" → regala

/reɣˈala/

"the bill" → la cuenta

/la kwˈɛnta/

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