Spanish Phrase
A las 7, porfa.
Meaning
Literally 'At seven, please.' It’s a quick, informal way to ask someone to do something at 7 o’clock, adding the polite particle 'porfa' to soften the request.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, family, or peers in casual conversation or messaging. It’s too informal for business emails, formal meetings, or when speaking to strangers you want to show respect to.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Alas7porfa
A + hora
The preposition 'a' is used to indicate a point in time, followed by the definite article that agrees with the hour.
las + hour (plural)
Hours from 2 to 12 use the plural article 'las' because the word 'hora' is feminine and plural in this construction.
porfa (colloquial)
'Porfa' is a shortened, informal version of 'por favor' used mainly in casual spoken Spanish and texting.
🗨In Conversation
A las 7, porfa.
At seven, please.
Listo, nos vemos a las siete.
Got it, see you at seven.
✕Common Mistakes
A la 7, porfa.
Hours other than 1 o’clock use the plural article 'las', not the singular 'la'.
A las 7, por favor.
While not wrong, using the full 'por favor' changes the register; 'porfa' is the casual version.
A 7, porfa.
The preposition 'a' must be followed by the article 'las' (or 'la' for 1 o’clock).
↔Alternatives
A las siete, por favor.
At seven, please.
A las 7, por favor.
At seven, please.
A las siete, porfa.
At seven, please.
Cultural Tip
‘Porfa’ is widely understood across Spanish‑speaking countries, but it’s considered slang. In formal settings replace it with the full ‘por favor’. Also remember that the hour is always plural (las siete) except for 1 o’clock, which uses ‘la una’.