así que por favor
/asi ke poɾ faboɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "so please" is translated into Spanish as así que por favor.
This phrase is used to introduce a request after providing a reason for it.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of así que (so/therefore) and por favor (please).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase así que functions as a conjunction to connect a preceding reason or situation to the subsequent request.
Did you know?
- The word que in así que shares a distant common ancestor with the English word 'who'.
- While así que por favor is a standard request, speakers in some regions may use porfa as a shortened, highly informal version of por favor when speaking with friends.
- While así que means 'so' in this context, the word así alone is often used as an adverb to describe the exact manner in which something is done, often accompanied by a hand gesture.
Examples in context
- Está lloviendo, así que por favor trae tu paraguas.It's raining, so please bring your umbrella.This sentence is useful for seeing how to introduce a request after stating a reason like the weather.Tatoeba #1512913 by marcelostockle, translation #1509991 by weihaiping
- Todavía necesito usar esas cosas, así que por favor no las quites.I still need to use these things, so please don't take them away.This sentence is useful for seeing how to introduce a request after explaining a need.Tatoeba #6000651 by solmyrbcn, translation #1242874 by alec
- Voy a estar por aquí mañana en la tarde, así que por favor pasa a visitarme.I'm going to be around tomorrow afternoon, so please drop in.This sentence is useful for seeing how to introduce a request after stating a future availability.Tatoeba #1439401 by marcelostockle, translation #953824 by CK
- Necesito su ayuda de manera urgente, le ruego que me ayude.I urgently need your assistance, so please help me.
- ¿Me puedes prestar tu coche, porfa?Can you lend me your car, please?
- Pásame la sal, hazme el favor.Pass me the salt, please.
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Example conversation
Sofía is asking Mateo to be quiet while she studies.
- SofíaTengo que estudiar para el examen, así que por favor haz silencio.I have to study for the exam, so please be quiet.
- MateoLo siento, no sabía que estabas ocupada.I'm sorry, I didn't know you were busy.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, pero necesito concentrarme.Don't worry, but I need to concentrate.
- MateoEstá bien, guardaré silencio.Alright, I will be quiet.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries así, favor, por, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
