el favor

the favor

Example Sentence

Hazme un favor y repite la frase despacio.

Do me a favor and repeat the phrase slowly.

Meaning

el favor is a favor, meaning a helpful act you do for someone. It also connects to the politeness marker por favor.

Common Phrases

  • por favor — please
  • hacer un favor — to do a favor
  • devolver el favor — to return the favor

Example

Gracias por el favor.

Thanks for the favor.

Common Mistake

Mixing the expression and the noun: say por favor (please), not un por favor.