What is por favor?

Por Favor

Por favor is a Spanish phrase that translates directly to please in English. It's a fundamental expression of politeness used when making requests, asking for something, or showing consideration in a social interaction.

Usage:

• Adding por favor to a request makes it more polite and less demanding.
• It is generally used after the request or command.
• It can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Examples:

• "Un café, por favor." (A coffee, please.)
• "¿Me puedes ayudar, por favor?" (Can you help me, please?)
• "Pasa, por favor." (Come in, please.)

It is important to remember that, like in other languages, using politeness such as "por favor" can create a better experience for you and those around you.