Por favor
Please
Language note: Essential phrase for politeness in any request.
Culture note: Politeness is key in Portuguese culture, and 'please' makes requests much friendlier.
Context: Politeness in making a request.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Por
[pohr]
Please
A polite expression used when requesting something.
Pode trazer o menu, por favor?
Can you bring the menu, please?
favor
[fah-VOR]
favor
In this context, it forms a polite request when paired with 'Por'.
Um copo de água por favor.
A glass of water please.
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