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favores

fah-VOH-rehs/faˈβoɾes/

“favores” means “favors” in Spanish (acts of help or kindness).

favors

Also: kindnesses, services
NounmA1
A brightly colored storybook illustration showing two children outside. One child is kneeling down to help the other child tie their brightly colored shoelace, symbolizing an act of kindness.

📝 In Action

Necesito que me hagas tres favores antes de irte.

A2

I need you to do three favors for me before you leave.

Nunca olvidaré los favores que me hicieron cuando llegué a la ciudad.

B1

I will never forget the favors they did for me when I arrived in the city.

No pido favores, solo busco un trato justo.

B2

I'm not asking for favors, I'm just looking for a fair deal.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ayudas (helps)
  • bondades (kindnesses)

Antonyms

  • perjuicios (harms)

Common Collocations

  • pedir favores – to ask for favors
  • hacer favores – to do favors

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar en deuda de favores – to owe someone many favors

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "favores" in Spanish:

favors→kindnesses→services→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: favores

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish verb is most commonly used when talking about performing 'favores'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
favor(favor (singular)) — Noun
favorecer(to favor/benefit) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *favor*, which meant 'goodwill,' 'support,' or 'approval.' It has kept its meaning of showing kindness or support through an action.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: favorPortuguese: favores

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'favores' masculine or feminine?

The singular noun 'favor' is masculine, so the plural 'favores' is also masculine. You would use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'los favores', 'muchos favores').

How do I ask someone to do a favor for me using this word?

A very natural way to ask is: '¿Me puedes hacer un favor?' (Can you do me a favor?). If you need more than one, you would say: 'Necesito que me hagas algunos favores.'