Spanish Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Spanish word
favor
Pronunciation
IPA/faˈβoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounfavor
Example
¿Me haces un favor?
Can you do me a favor?
More examples
Estoy a favor de la propuesta.
I am in favor of the proposal.
Core concept
A voluntary act of help or kindness.
Common phrases
estar a favor de algo
be in favor of something
devolver el favor
return the favor
conceder un favor
grant a favor
Similar words
ayuda: Practical assistance given to someone in need or trouble.
petición: Request asking someone to do something or provide help.
servicio: Useful task performed for someone, often as part of a role or offering.
gesto: Small symbolic act that shows goodwill or feeling.
Definition in Spanish
Acto o muestra de buena voluntad consistente en ofrecer ayuda o un servicio sin esperar algo a cambio.
Word origin
From Latin favorem, from the verb favēre 'to show goodwill or help', the noun came to mean an act of kindness or assistance.
Usage tips
- 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 meanings
- kindnessnoun
- helpnoun
- approvalnoun
Opposites
- rechazorejectionnoun
Related words
- favorablementefavorablyadverb
- favorecidofavoredadjective