Favor (en. Favor)
/ˈfa.βoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Help or support provided to someone.
I did a favor for my friend by helping him with his homework.
Le hice un favor a mi amigo al ayudarlo con su tarea.
Preference or benevolent treatment towards someone.
She always receives favors for being the boss's daughter.
Ella siempre recibe favores por ser la hija del jefe.
Something requested from someone in the form of a service.
Could you do me a favor and take me to the airport?
¿Podrías hacerme un favor y llevarme al aeropuerto?
verb
To do a favor or help someone.
I hope you will favor me with your support on this project.
Espero que me favorezcas con tu apoyo en este proyecto.
To give preference or privilege to someone.
The politician favored himself in the election.
El político se favoreció a sí mismo en la elección.
Etymology
The term 'favor' comes from the Latin 'favorem', which means 'support' or 'grace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do a favor
To perform an act of help for someone.
hacer un favor
to be in favor of
To support or agree with something.
estar a favor de
to ask for a favor
To request help or a benefit from someone.
pedir un favor
in favor of
In support or benefit of something or someone.
en favor de
Related Words
to favor
To provide support or benefits to someone.
favorecer
favorite
Something or someone that is preferred over others.
favorito
helpful
That provides benefits or advantages.
favorecedor
Slang Meanings
To do something for a friend.
I did a favor for my buddy.
Le hice un favor a mi pana.
To benefit someone.
That deal benefits him a lot.
Ese trato le favorece mucho.