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favor

fa-VORfaˈβoɾ

“favor” means “favor” in Spanish (a kind or helpful act).

favor

Also: help, kindness
NounmA1
A person helping another person carry a heavy box up some stairs, illustrating a kind act or favor.

📝 In Action

¿Me puedes hacer un favor?

A1

Can you do me a favor?

Por favor, cierra la puerta.

A1

Please, close the door.

Le debo muchos favores a mi vecina.

B1

I owe my neighbor a lot of favors.

El viento soplaba a nuestro favor.

B2

The wind was blowing in our favor.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer un favor – to do a favor
  • pedir un favor – to ask for a favor
  • devolver un favor – to return a favor
  • a favor de – in favor of
  • en contra de – against

Idioms & Expressions

  • por favor – The universal way to say 'please'.
  • ¡Hágame el favor! – An expression of disbelief or annoyance, like 'Give me a break!' or 'You've got to be kidding!'.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "favor" in Spanish:

favor→kindness→

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Quick Quiz: favor

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly asks someone to do something for you?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'favor', which meant 'goodwill', 'kindness', or 'support'. It's related to the Latin verb 'favere', meaning 'to be kind to' or 'to support'.

First recorded: Around the 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: favorFrench: faveurItalian: favorePortuguese: favor

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'favor' and 'ayuda'?

They are similar, but 'favor' usually refers to a specific, kind act you ask someone to do ('Can you do me a favor and watch my bag?'). 'Ayuda' is more general help or assistance ('I need help with my homework').

Can 'por favor' mean anything other than 'please'?

While its main job is to mean 'please', in some contexts, it can be used to express frustration, like '¡Por favor! ¡Eso es ridículo!' which means 'Oh, please! That's ridiculous!'