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"Ah" is a form of "ah", an interjection which is often translated as "ah". "Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "ah" and "por favor" below.
ah(
ah
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An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ah
¡Ah, qué lástima que no vengas!Ah, what a pity you're not coming!
b. oh
¡Ah! ¡Qué increíble sorpresa!Oh! What an incredible surprise!
c. aw
¡Ah! Creo que perdí mi reloj.Aw! I think I lost my watch.
2. (used to express interrogation)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. what
¿Ah? No entendí.What? I didn't get it.
b. eh
¿Ah? ¿Qué dijiste?Eh? What did you say?
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por favor(
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fah
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bohr
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. please
Dame comida, por favor.Give me food, please.
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