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"Please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor", and "do not disturb" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "no molestar". Learn more about the difference between "please" and "do not disturb" below.
please(
pliz
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. por favor
Give me food, please.Dame comida, por favor.
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.).
intransitive verb
a. querer
The queen does what she pleases.La reina hace lo que quiera.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
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?
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do not disturb(
du
 
nat
 
dihs
-
tuhrb
)
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. no molestar
I don't want to disturb my daughter while she's studying.No quiero molestar a mi hija mientras estudia.
b. no perturbar
Leave quietly and do not disturb your sleeping roommates.Sal sin hacer ruido para no perturbar a tus compañeros de cuarto que están durmiendo.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no molestar
The guest hung the "Do not disturb" sign on the door.El huésped colgó el cartel de "No molestar" en la puerta.
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