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"Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please", and "otra vez" is a phrase which is often translated as "again". Learn more about the difference between "por favor" and "otra vez" below.
por favor(
pohr
 
fah
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bohr
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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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otra vez(
oh
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trah
 
behs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. again
Otra vez se me echó a perder el carro. Necesito uno nuevo.My car broke down again. I need a new one.
b. once more
Si te tengo que decir que limpies tu cuarto otra vez, tendremos un problema.If I have to tell you to clean your room once more, we're going to have a problem.
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