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"What time is it?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Qué hora es?", and "please" is an interjection which is often translated as "por favor". Learn more about the difference between "What time is it?" and "please" below.
What time is it?(
wuht
taym
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. ¿Qué hora es?
What time is it? - It's one in the afternoon.¿Qué hora es? - Es la una de la tarde.
b. ¿Qué horas son? (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Mexico
Hey, what time is it? - It's nine in the morning.Oye, ¿qué horas son? - Son las nueve de la mañana.
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?
