How to Say “Please Leave Now” in Spanish

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Por favor, váyase ahora
The English phrase 'please leave now' is expressed in Spanish as Por favor, váyase ahora.
This phrase is used to make a polite but firm request for someone to depart from a location immediately.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of Por favor (please), váyase (the formal imperative of irse, meaning to leave or go away) and ahora (now). Literally, it translates to 'Please, leave yourself now'.

Which one should you use?

The form Por favor, váyase ahora uses the usted form, which makes the request polite and respectful. In contrast, using vete makes the request much more direct and casual.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Argentina, Por favor, sal de aquí is an alternative way to say 'please leave now'.

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb form changes based on whom you are addressing. If you are speaking to a friend or someone you use the tú form with, you should use Por favor, vete ahora. If you are addressing more than one person, the verb changes to the plural form Por favor, váyanse ahora.

Did you know?

  • The word ahora is actually a contraction of the Latin phrase hāc hōrā, which means 'at this hour'.
  • In Spanish, the reflexive verb irse is used for leaving because it implies the act of removing oneself from a place, rather than just moving to a new destination.

Examples in context

  • Lo siento, pero por favor, váyase ahora.
    I'm sorry, but please leave now.
  • Ya es tarde, por favor, váyase ahora.
    It is late, please leave now.
  • No puedo hablar con usted, por favor, váyase ahora.
    I cannot talk with you, please leave now.

Example conversation

Daniel is asking Lucía to leave his home after a disagreement.

  1. Daniel

    Lucía, ya no quiero discutir más. Por favor, váyase ahora.
    Lucía, I don't want to argue anymore. Please leave now.
  2. Lucía

    Está bien, me voy en este momento.
    All right, I am leaving right now.
  3. Daniel

    Gracias por entenderlo.
    Thank you for understanding.
  4. Lucía

    Adiós, Daniel.
    Goodbye, Daniel.

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