Portuguese Phrase
Por aquí, por favor.
Meaning
A polite way to tell someone to go this way. The phrase combines a directional cue (por aquí) with a courteous request (por favor), making it both clear and friendly.
When to use
Use it when you are giving directions in public places, shops, or any situation where you want to guide someone politely – for example, pointing a tourist toward a museum or directing a customer to a counter.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Poraquí,porfavor.
por (preposition)
Used to indicate direction or movement through a place, similar to 'through' or 'by' in English.
aquí (adverb)
Means 'here' and points to a location that is close to the speaker.
por favor (politeness phrase)
Literally 'by favor', it is the standard way to say 'please' in Spanish.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo llego a la oficina de correos?
How do I get to the post office?
Por aquí, por favor.
This way, please.
✕Common Mistakes
Para aquí, por favor.
'Para' means 'for' or 'to' in the sense of purpose, not direction; use 'por' for 'by/through'.
Por aquí por favor.
Missing the comma can make the phrase sound rushed; the pause after 'aquí' signals the polite request.
Por aquí, gracias.
'Gracias' means 'thank you' and does not replace the polite request; keep 'por favor' if you want to ask someone to go that way.
↔Alternatives
Siga recto, por favor.
Go straight, please.
Vaya por este camino, por favor.
Take this road, please.
Por ese lado, por favor.
That way, please.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, adding 'por favor' to directions shows respect and softens the command. In informal settings you might hear just 'por aquí' without the polite tag, but in customer‑service or when speaking with strangers, include 'por favor' to sound courteous. Also note that 'por aquí' can be accompanied by a hand gesture pointing the way.