How to say “Please” in Spanish
The most common way to say “please” in Spanish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Por favor
Frequently asked
How do you say "Please" in Spanish?
"Please" in Spanish is "Por favor". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Por favor" written in Spanish?
"Por favor" is the standard written form in Spanish, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Por favor" in Spanish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Por favor" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Por favor" mean in English?
"Por favor" is the Spanish way of saying "Please" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Please" in Spanish?
Many languages — including Spanish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Por favor" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Spanish spoken?
Spanish is spoken by an estimated 534 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Spanish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Spanish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Por favor" or any other Spanish text.