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"Thank you" is a phrase which is often translated as "gracias", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "thank you" and "please" below.
thank you(
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)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. gracias
Thank you for the flowers.Gracias por las flores.
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please(
pliz
)
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. por favor
Give me food, please.Dame comida, por favor.
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.).
intransitive verb
a. querer
The queen does what she pleases.La reina hace lo que quiera.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
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?
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