Meaning
favour/favor
In a sentence
Mi fai un favore, per favore?
Can you do me a favor, please?
Ieri mi hai fatto un grande favore.
Yesterday you did me a big favor.
Non chiedo favori a nessuno.
I don't ask anyone for favors.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| favore | masculine · singular |
| favori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'favore' for requests; 'piacere' is for likes. 'Mi fai un favore?' = 'Can you do me a favor?'
- Avoid 'per favore' in formal writing; use 'per cortesia' or 'per piacere' instead.
- No plural form in common usage; 'favori' exists but sounds old-fashioned or literary.