What does it mean word for word?
The phrase házmelo saber literally means 'make it known to me'. It is composed of the imperative haz (make), the indirect object pronoun me (to me), the direct object pronoun lo (it) and the infinitive saber (to know).
Which one should you use?
Por favor házmelo saber is a direct way to say 'please let me know', whereas avísame is a single-verb alternative often used in casual conversation. In very formal settings, you might use the elegant phrase Le ruego me informe or the formal Por favor, avíseme. Among friends, the colloquial expression ¿Me cuentas? can be used to ask someone to fill you in on information.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, Por favor, házmelo saber is used to express 'let me know' more directly. In these same regions, you may encounter the more elaborate formal phrase Si es tan amable, podría avisarme, which translates to 'If you would be so kind, could you inform me?'
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form házmelo saber uses the 'tú' imperative, making it appropriate for friends, family or peers.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ faboɾ aθmelo sabeɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying hazme saber. English speakers often forget to include the lo (it), resulting in hazme saber, which sounds incomplete in Spanish.
Did you know?
- English speakers may recognize saber as a distant relative of the English words 'savvy' and 'savor'. Both words share the same Latin root relating to taste and wisdom.
- In highly formal Spanish, the phrase Le ruego me informe elevates the request to 'I beg you to inform me', which is common in official correspondence.
Examples in context
- Estimada Sra. López, le ruego me informe sobre la disponibilidad de las habitaciones para la conferencia.Dear Mrs. López, I beg you to let me know about the availability of the rooms for the conference.
- Señorita García, si es tan amable, ¿me podría hacer saber los detalles del evento?Miss García, if you would be so kind, could you let me know the event details?
- Hola Juan, por favor, avísame si vas a llegar tarde a la fiesta.Hi Juan, please let me know if you're going to be late for the party.
- María, cuando tengas los boletos, hazme saber para ponernos de acuerdo.María, let me know when you have the tickets so we can make plans.
- Por favor házmelo saber cuando llegues.Please let me know when you arrive.
- Si cambias de opinión, por favor házmelo saber.If you change your mind, please let me know.
- Por favor házmelo saber lo antes posible.Please let me know as soon as possible.
Example conversation
Elena is asking Daniel for an update about a meeting.
- Elena¿Sabes la hora de la reunión?Do you know the time of the meeting?
- DanielTodavía no estoy seguro, Elena.I am not sure yet, Elena.
- ElenaEstá bien, por favor házmelo saber.Alright, please let me know.
- DanielTe avisaré en cuanto lo sepa.I will let you know as soon as I know.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries favor, por, saber, CC BY-SA 4.0.
