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"Respond" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "responder", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "respond" and "please" below.
respond(
rih
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spand
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to reply)
2. (to react)
a. responder
The doctor tapped his knee, but it didn't respond.La doctora le dio un golpecito en la rodilla, pero no respondió.
b. reaccionar
I don't know if she's sleeping or what. Shake her to see if she responds.No sé si está dormida o qué. Sacúdela a ver si reacciona.
please(
pliz
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
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.).
3. (to prefer)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to satisfy)
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?
