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Spanish Chunks Library

Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Politeness Phrases 99 chunks

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¿Le puedo pedir un favor?

Can I ask you a favour? (formal)

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Polite formal opener before making a request. Asking permission to ask softens the request significantly.
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¿Te puedo pedir un favor?

Can I ask you a favour? (informal)

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Informal version. A natural and friendly way to introduce a request with friends or colleagues you know well.
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Permítame

Allow me

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Elegant and formal gesture offering to help or do something for someone. Often said while already taking action.
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Después de usted

After you (formal)

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Formal and courteous gesture when letting someone go first through a door, into a lift, or in a queue.
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Para servirle

At your service

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Very formal and gracious offer of service. Common in high-end hospitality and customer service across Latin America.
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¿En qué le puedo ayudar?

How can I help you?

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Standard formal offer of help. Common in shops, offices, and customer service. ¿En qué te puedo ayudar? is informal.
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Encantado/a de ayudar

Happy to help

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Warm and willing response when someone thanks you or asks for help. Shows genuine enthusiasm to assist.
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A su disposición

At your disposal

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Formal phrase offering full availability and willingness to help. Common in professional and hospitality settings.
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No faltaba más

Of course / Absolutely / Don't mention it

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Generous and warm affirmative. Similar to faltaría más but used in response to something already done or said.
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Es lo menos que puedo hacer

It's the least I can do

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Humble response when someone thanks you. Implies the favour was small compared to what the person deserves.
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