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.