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“favor” in Spanish

Spanish

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Pronunciation

IPA/faˈβoɾ/

Example

¿Me haces un favor?

Can you do me a favor?

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How to say “favor” in Spanish

“Favor” in Spanish is favor.

A voluntary act of help or kindness.

Full entry for favor: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with favor

Estoy a favor de la propuesta.

I am in favor of the proposal.

Tips for using favor

  • Hacer un favor can be used both to ask for help (¿Me haces un favor?) and to describe giving help (Le hice un favor), so pronouns and context determine whether it is a request or a statement.

Other Spanish words for “favor”

¿Me harías la merced de pasarme la sal?

Would you do me the favor of passing me the salt?

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