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"Please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor", and "where is the bathroom" is a phrase which is often translated as "dónde está el baño". Learn more about the difference between "please" and "where is the bathroom" 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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where is the bathroom(
wehr
 
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thuh
 
bahth
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. dónde está el baño
I need to freshen up a bit. Where is the bathroom?Necesito arreglarme un poco. ¿Dónde está el baño?
b. dónde está el servicio
Where is the bathroom in this restaurant?¿Dónde está el servicio en este restaurante?
c. dónde está el cuarto de baño
Where is the bathroom? - It's upstairs.¿Dónde está el cuarto de baño? - Está en el piso de arriba.
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