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"Por favor" is a phrase which is often translated as "please", and "favor de" is a phrase which is also often translated as "please". Learn more about the difference between "por favor" and "favor de" below.
por favor(
pohr
 
fah
-
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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favor de(
fah
-
bohr
 
deh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1. (general) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. please
Favor de permanecer sentados en sus asientos hasta que el avión se detenga por completo.Please remain seated until the airplane comes to a complete stop.
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