toallas, por favor
The English phrase "towels please" is translated into Spanish as toallas, por favor.
This phrase is used as a polite request when you need to ask someone for towels.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the plural noun toallas (towels) and the polite formula por favor (please).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you only need a single towel, you should use the singular form toalla, por favor instead of the plural toallas, por favor.
Did you know?
- While English uses 'please' as an adverb, the Spanish por favor literally translates to 'for favor'.
- The word toalla shares a common ancestor with the English word 'towel', both originating from the Old French 'toalle'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, specifically in Mexico, using toallas in a hotel might result in receiving small face cloths unless you specify toallas de baño for bath towels.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme toallas, por favor?Could you please bring me some towels?
- Disculpe, ¿puede traerme toallas, por favor?Excuse me, can you bring me some towels, please?
- Por favor, ¿me puedes traer toallas?Please, can you bring me some towels?
- Oye, ¿me traes toallas, por favor?Hey, can you bring me towels, please?
- Necesito toallas, por favor.I need towels, please.
- Dos toallas, por favor.Two towels, please.
Example conversation
Lucía is at a hotel reception desk asking for supplies.
- LucíaHola, toallas, por favor.Hello, towels, please.
- DanielSí, ¿cuántas necesita, Lucía?Yes, how many do you need, Lucía?
- LucíaNecesito dos toallas.I need two towels.
- DanielMuy bien, aquí tiene.Very well, here you go.
