What is the Spanish word for "please"?

Learn how to say "please" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

please

Spanish

por favor

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Examples of how to use "please" in Spanish

English
Could you pass the salt please?
Spanish
¿Podrías pasarme la sal, por favor?
English
Could you help me, please?
Spanish
¿Podrías ayudarme, por favor?
English
Please sit down and listen carefully.
Spanish
Por favor, siéntate y escucha atentamente.
English
Close the window, please; it's cold.
Spanish
Cierra la ventana, por favor; hace frío.
English
Please remember to call your mother.
Spanish
Por favor, recuerda llamar a tu madre.

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