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"Please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor", and "thank you" is a phrase which is often translated as "gracias". Learn more about the difference between "please" and "thank you" below.
please(
pliz
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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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thank you(
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yu
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. gracias
Thank you for the flowers.Gracias por las flores.
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