Spanish Phrase
Porfa, revisa la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
Meaning
It means “Please, check the return policy before buying.” The phrase uses the informal "porfa" to soften the request, and the imperative "revisa" tells the listener to look at the policy.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to remind a friend, a fellow shopper, or a casual customer to read the store’s return policy before making a purchase. It’s appropriate in informal settings—online chats, text messages, or face‑to‑face conversations among peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Porfa,revisalapolíticadedevolucionesantesdecomprar.
Porfa
Colloquial short form of "por favor"; used in informal spoken Spanish.
Imperative (revisa)
"Revisa" is the tú‑imperative of the verb "revisar" (to check).
Definite article (la)
The article "la" agrees with the feminine noun "política".
Genitive construction (de devoluciones)
"de" links two nouns, indicating that the policy concerns "devoluciones" (returns).
Temporal clause (antes de + infinitive)
"antes de" is followed by an infinitive (comprar) to express "before buying".
Punctuation
A comma after "Porfa" separates the polite request from the command.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te gusta ese móvil?
Do you like that phone?
Sí, pero porfa, revisa la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
Yes, but please, check the return policy before buying.
✕Common Mistakes
Porfa, revisa la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
Use "por favor" in formal contexts; "porfa" sounds too casual for business emails.
Porfa, revisa la política de devoluciones antes comprar.
The preposition "de" is required after "antes" when followed by an infinitive.
Revisa la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
If you omit "porfa" the request may sound less polite; add "por favor" or "porfa" depending on the register.
↔Alternatives
Por favor, revisa la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
Please, check the return policy before buying.
Échale un vistazo a la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
Take a look at the return policy before buying.
Asegúrate de leer la política de devoluciones antes de comprar.
Make sure to read the return policy before buying.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries "porfa" is strictly informal; in a business email or a formal setting you should replace it with "por favor". Return policies are often regulated by consumer‑protection laws, but the exact terms can differ widely between countries, so it’s good to be aware of local regulations.