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"Dónde está" is a form of "dónde está", a phrase which is often translated as "where is". "Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "dónde está" and "por favor" below.
dónde está(
dohn
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deh
 
ehs
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tah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. where is
¿Dónde está el cuchillo del pan? ¿Lo sabes?Where is the bread knife? Do you know?
a. where it is
Estoy seguro que te presté mi libro. Trata de recordar dónde está.I'm sure I lent you my book. Try to remember where it is.
b. where he is (masculine)
¿Cuándo hablaste con él por última vez? Nadie sabe dónde está.When was the last time you talked to him? No one knows where he is.
c. where she is (feminine)
Si me dices dónde está, te voy a deber un favor.If you tell me where she is, I'll owe you a favor.
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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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