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"Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please", and "¿Qué hora es?" is a phrase which is often translated as "What time is it?". Learn more about the difference between "por favor" and "¿Qué hora es?" below.
por favor()
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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¿Qué hora es?()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. What time is it?
¿Qué hora es en Madrid?What time is it in Madrid?
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