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"Can you repeat that?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Puedes repetirlo?", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "Can you repeat that?" and "please" below.
Can you repeat that?(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ¿Puedes repetirlo? (informal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Can you repeat that? I didn't catch the end.¿Puedes repetirlo? No pesqué la última parte.
b. ¿Puede repetirlo? (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Can you repeat that? Someone was talking and I didn't quite hear.¿Puede repetirlo? Alguien hablaba y no conseguí oírlo.
please(
pliz
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. por Dios
Could you just stop talking for a second, please!¡Por Dios! ¿Puedes dejar de hablar por un momento?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to prefer)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to satisfy)
a. complacer
You're constantly trying to please people. Don't you get tired of it?Siempre estás intentando complacer a la gente. ¿No te cansas?
