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"No tocar" is a phrase which is often translated as "do not touch", and "por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "no tocar" and "por favor" below.
no tocar(
noh
toh
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kahr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (in a sign)
a. do not touch
El cartel decía "Se ruega no tocar", pero el hombre lo ignoró y agarró una de las figuras de porcelana.The sign said, "Please do not touch", but the man ignored it and took one of the porcelain figures.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. not to touch
No toques el lienzo porque la pintura todavía no está seca.Don't touch the canvass because the paint isn't dry yet.
a. not to touch
Creo que es mejor que no toquemos ese tema, o acabaremos discutiendo.I think it'll be best if we don't touch that matter, or we'll end up arguing.
4. (music)
a. not to play
La orquesta no va a tocar la Quinta sinfonía de Beethoven, sino la Tercera.The orchestra is not going to play Beethoven's Fith Symphony, but the Third instead.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
5. (music)
a. not to play
La banda no tocó en la ceremonia en señal de respeto por las víctimas.The band didn't play at the ceremony as a sign of respect for the victims.
no tocarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. not to touch
No te toques tanto el pelo, que te vas a despeinar.Don't touch your hair so much, or you'll make it untidy.
por favor(
pohr
fah
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bohr
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
