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"Contesta" is a form of "contesta", a noun which is often translated as "answer". "Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "contesta" and "por favor" below.
la contesta(
kohn
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tehs
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tah
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (general)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
a. answer
La contesta del profesor me dejó confundido.The teacher's answer confused me.
b. reply
Espero que la contesta de la directora sea favorable.I hope the manager's reply is favorable.
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por favor(
pohr
 
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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