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Politeness Phrases 99 chunks

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¿Me hace el favor de...?

Would you do me the favour of...?

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Polite and slightly formal request. More elaborate than por favor. Fill in with an infinitive verb.
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¿Sería posible...?

Would it be possible...?

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Very polite and indirect way to make a request or ask for something. Leaves the other person room to decline …
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Si no le importa

If you don't mind (formal)

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Polite qualifier added to soften a request. Acknowledges the other person's comfort before asking something of them.
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Cuando pueda

Whenever you can / When you get a chance

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Added to a request to signal there's no urgency. Shows respect for the other person's time.
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No tiene importancia

It doesn't matter / It's not important

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Reassuring response to an apology or mistake. Tells the person not to worry. Slightly more formal than no pasa nada.
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No se preocupe

Don't worry (formal)

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Formal reassurance. Use with usted. No te preocupes is the informal version. Calms someone who feels bad or anxious.
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Tranquilo/a

Relax / Don't worry (informal)

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Informal and warm reassurance. Tranquilo for men, tranquila for women. Very common in everyday speech.
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Con su permiso

With your permission (formal)

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Formal version of con permiso. Used when leaving a group, passing in front of someone, or entering a space.
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Tenga

Here you are (formal)

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Said when handing something to someone formally. Ten is the informal version. Short, polite, and practical.
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Le agradezco

I appreciate it / I thank you (formal)

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Formal and sincere expression of gratitude. More emphatic than gracias alone. Common in professional and official contexts.
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