Favores (en. Favors)

/faˈβoɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Acts of kindness that are performed to benefit another person.

I did a favor for my neighbor by taking care of his dog.

Le hice un favor a mi vecino al cuidar su perro.

Request for help or assistance.

I always ask favors from my friends when I need them.

Siempre pido favores a mis amigos cuando los necesito.

Advantage or privilege granted to someone.

He received a special favor for his contributions to the community.

Recibió un favor especial por sus contribuciones a la comunidad.

From Latin 'favorem', which means 'support' or 'help'.

to do a favor

To perform a beneficial action for someone.

hacer un favor

to ask for a favor

To request the help or assistance of another person.

pedir un favor

kindly

Used to express the performance of some action for the benefit of someone else.

favor de

favorite

That which is the object of preference or affection.

favorito

favoring

That gives or contributes to giving a favor.

favorecedor

favoritism

Preference for someone for personal reasons.

favoritismo

To ask for something in return for a favor done.

He is going to ask me for a 'favor' after I help him.

Me va a pedir un 'favor' después de ayudarle.

Informal verb to refer to obtaining a benefit.

He is always looking for 'favors' in the office.

Siempre está buscando 'favores' en la oficina.