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