What does it mean word for word?
The phrase por favor, imprima literally means "for favor, print". The word por favor translates to "for favor" and imprima is the command form of the verb imprimir (to print).
Which one should you use?
While por favor, imprima is the standard polite request, you can use Por favor, imprime when speaking informally. If you are addressing a group of people, you should use por favor, impriman. For an even more formal approach, you can say Le agradecería si pudiera imprimir, which translates to "I would appreciate it if you could print".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can change the phrase based on who you are addressing. Use the informal imperative imprime when speaking to a friend or someone you know well. Use the plural form impriman if you are asking a group of people to print something. The default form imprima uses the formal usted conjugation.
Did you know?
- While imprimir is the standard term for digital printing, in some Latin American countries, you might hear people use the verb sacar (to take out) to mean 'print out' a document.
- In Spanish, the word impresora refers to the printer machine, but imprimir can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something that leaves a lasting emotional mark or 'impression' on a person.
- While imprima refers to a printer today, the verb imprimir was used for centuries to describe the act of stamping wax seals on official letters to prove their authenticity.
Examples in context
- Le agradecería si usted pudiera imprimir las copias.I would appreciate it if you could print the copies.
- Por favor, imprima este documento.Please print this document.
- Por favor, imprima este documento ahora.Please print this document now.
- Señora, por favor, imprima la entrada de la conferencia.Ma'am, please print the conference entry.
Example conversation
Alejandro asks María for help at the office.
- AlejandroMaría, por favor, imprima este reporte.María, please print this report.
- MaríaClaro, Alejandro. ¿Cuántas copias necesita?Sure, Alejandro. How many copies do you need?
- AlejandroSolo una copia es suficiente.Just one copy is enough.
- MaríaMuy bien, se lo traigo enseguida.Very well, I will bring it to you right away.
