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"Please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor", and "this way" is a phrase which is often translated as "por aquí". Learn more about the difference between "please" and "this way" 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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this way(
thihs
 
wey
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por aquí
Are you looking for the plaza? Come this way.¿Buscas la plaza? Ven por aquí.
b. por acá
I think her house is this way, but I may be mistaken.Creo que su casa queda por acá, pero puede que esté equivocado.
a. así
If you fold the towel this way, there will more room in your cabinet.Si doblas la toalla así, habrá más espacio en tu armario.
b. de esta manera
When you dress this way, you look really handsome.Cuando te vistes de esta manera, te ves muy guapo.
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