si us plau

Catalan

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, if it pleases you. Compare Occitan se vos plai, French s'il vous plaît, and Franco-Provençal se vos plét.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central, Balearic, Valencia) [si us ˈplaw]
  • Audio (Catalonia):(file)

Adverb

si us plau

  1. please
    Synonyms: (chiefly Valencia) per favor, (Alghero) per plaier

Usage notes

  • Used in formal and informal contexts, regardless of the formal pronoun us.

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