por favor, infórmeme
The English phrase "please advise" can be translated into Spanish as por favor, infórmeme.
In professional emails, this phrase is used to request guidance, updates or specific instructions on how to proceed with a task.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of por favor (please) and infórmeme, which is the imperative form of informar (to inform) combined with the object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
While por favor, infórmeme is the standard way to request information, you might also use the phrase quedo a la espera de sus noticias (I look forward to hearing from you) in formal business correspondence to express that you are waiting for advice or news without using a direct command.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form infórmeme uses the formal usted imperative. For informal situations, the tú form infórmame is used.
Did you know?
- While por favor is the standard for 'please', in highly formal legal or diplomatic Spanish, it is sometimes replaced by le ruego, which literally means 'I beg you'.
- In many Spanish-speaking business cultures, instead of asking someone to 'advise' you, it is more common to ask them to 'orientar' you. This uses the verb orientar, which means to provide direction or to orient someone, rather than just providing information.
- In some Spanish-speaking business cultures, using a direct command like infórmeme can feel too blunt. To soften the request, professionals often use the conditional podría informarme, which translates to 'could you inform me'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, agradecería su consejo sobre este asunto.Please, I would appreciate your advice on this matter.
- ¿Podría darme su opinión, por favor?Could you please give me your opinion?
- Necesito orientación, ¿podría ayudarme?I need guidance, could you help me?
- ¿Qué me recomiendas hacer?What do you recommend I do?
- ¿Tienes algún consejo al respecto?Do you have any advice on the matter?
- ¿Podrías aconsejarme sobre este tema, por favor?Could you advise me on this topic, please?
- Si hay cambios en el horario, por favor, infórmeme.If there are changes in the schedule, please advise.
- Por favor, infórmeme sobre el estado del pedido.Please advise me on the status of the order.
- Cuando reciba el documento, por favor, infórmeme.When you receive the document, please advise.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a contract via email.
- ElenaHola Alejandro, adjunto el contrato final.Hello Alejandro, I have attached the final contract.
- AlejandroGracias Elena, lo revisaré mañana mismo.Thanks Elena, I will review it tomorrow.
- ElenaPerfecto, por favor, infórmeme si necesita algún cambio.Perfect, please advise if you need any changes.
- AlejandroClaro que sí, le enviaré mis comentarios.Of course, I will send you my comments.
