Which one should you use?
The phrase changes based on how well you know the person. Use Por favor, avíseme si tiene alguna pregunta for formal situations and Por favor, avísame si tienes alguna pregunta for informal situations. You might also see the variation Si te surge alguna duda, házmelo saber, porfa in informal settings, which translates to 'If you have any doubts that arise, let me know, please'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For professional correspondence and formal settings, use Por favor, avíseme si tiene alguna pregunta. In very formal business emails, Spanish speakers often use Quedo a su disposición para cualquier duda, which means 'I remain at your disposal for any doubt'. For friends, family or peers, use the informal version Por favor, avísame si tienes alguna pregunta.
How does it change in a sentence?
The informal version uses avísame.
Did you know?
- The verb avíseme comes from the root avisar, which is related to the word 'advice' in English. Both stem from the idea of 'notifying' or 'warning' someone about something.
- The word porfa is a common, very informal way to shorten por favor among friends. It is often used at the end of sentences to add a friendly, almost cute tone to a request.
- The word pregunta shares a distant ancestral link with the Latin verb percontor, which meant to inquire or examine thoroughly. This root highlights the deep historical connection between asking a question and a thorough investigation.
Examples in context
- Por favor, avíseme si tiene alguna pregunta. Estoy aquí para ayudarle.Please let me know if you have any questions. I'm here to help you.
- Por favor, avíseme si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el contrato.Please let me know if you have any questions about the contract.
- Por favor, avíseme si tiene alguna pregunta durante la clase.Please let me know if you have any questions during the class.
Example conversation
Daniel is reviewing a new project proposal sent by Elena.
- ElenaLe envío la propuesta, por favor, avíseme si tiene alguna pregunta.I am sending you the proposal, please let me know if you have any questions.
- DanielGracias, Elena, lo revisaré esta tarde.Thank you, Elena, I will review it this afternoon.
- ElenaPerfecto, estaré atenta a su respuesta.Perfect, I will be waiting for your response.
- DanielMuy amable, hasta pronto.Very kind, see you soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries favor, por, pregunta, si, CC BY-SA 4.0.
