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Meaning
The Spanish word for "please," the first phrase worth learning before visiting any Spanish-speaking country. Simple, universal, and it makes every request land better.
Examples
“Can I have the check, please?”
“One beer, please.”
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Meaning
The Spanish word for "please," the first phrase worth learning before visiting any Spanish-speaking country. Simple, universal, and it makes every request land better.
Examples
“Can I have the check, please?”
“One beer, please.”
Regional synonyms
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El otro lado
The border and Chicano term for the other country, meaning the U.S. from Mexico or Mexico from the U.S. "Going to el otro lado" means crossing the border in search of work or a better life.