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"Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please", and "más despacio" is a phrase which is often translated as "more slowly". Learn more about the difference between "por favor" and "más despacio" below.
por favor(
pohr
 
fah
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bohr
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. please
Dame comida, por favor.Give me food, please.
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más despacio(
mahs
 
dehs
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pah
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syoh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. more slowly
Maneja más despacio, por favor.Drive more slowly, please.
a. more quietly
Habla más despacio, que nos van a oír.Speak more quietly or they'll hear us.
b. more softly
Por favor, hablen más despacio. Los niños están durmiendo.Speak more softly please. The children are asleep.
a. more gently
Tienes que pisar el acelerador más despacio.You have to step on the gas more gently.
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