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"Please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor", and "Can I have a beer?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Me das una cerveza?". Learn more about the difference between "please" and "Can I have a beer?" below.
please(
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)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?
Can I have a beer?(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ¿Me das una cerveza? (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?).
Would you like something to drink? - Can I have a beer?¿Quieres algo de beber? - ¿Me das una cerveza?
b. ¿Me da una cerveza? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Can I have a beer? - Do you want a bottle or something on tap?¿Me da una cerveza? - ¿Quiere una botella o algo de barril?
c. ¿Me traes una cerveza? (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?).
Can I have a beer? - Sure, they're in the fridge. Help yourself.¿Me traes una cerveza? - Claro, están en la nevera. Sírvete tú mismo.
d. ¿Me trae una cerveza? (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Can I have a beer? - Would you like to start a tab?¿Me trae una cerveza? - ¿Quiere abrir una cuenta?
