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"Listen to me" is a phrase which is often translated as "escúchame", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "listen to me" and "please" below.
listen to me(
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tuh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (imperative)
a. escúchame (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Listen to me for a second. I have something to tell you.Escúchame un momento. Tengo algo que decirte.
b. óyeme (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
You can make up your own mind, but first listen to me.Luego puedes decidir lo que quieras, pero antes óyeme.
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?
