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Spanish Phrase

Porfa aprueba mi permiso.

/ˈpoɾ.fa aˈpɾo.βa mi peɾˈmi.so/
Meaning"Please approve my permission."
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Meaning

A friendly, informal way of asking someone to give you permission or to approve a request. The tone is casual, so it works best with people you know well.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need a quick, informal approval—like asking a classmate to sign up for a group project, a teammate to let you join a game, or a friend to grant you access to something. Avoid it in formal settings, official emails, or when speaking to authority figures.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Porfaapruebamipermiso

1

Porfa

A colloquial contraction of 'por favor' used in informal spoken Spanish, especially among friends or peers.

2

aprueba (imperative)

Second‑person singular (tú) imperative of the verb 'aprobar' meaning 'to approve' or 'to grant permission'.

3

mi

Possessive adjective meaning 'my', placed before the noun it modifies.

4

permiso

A masculine noun meaning 'permission' or 'request', often used in bureaucratic or casual contexts.

🗨In Conversation

A

Porfa aprueba mi permiso.

Please approve my request.

Claro, ya lo hice.

Sure, I’ve done it.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Porfa, apruebe mi permiso.

    Using ‘porfa’ in a formal email or with a superior can sound disrespectful; replace with ‘por favor’.

  • Porfa aprueba mi permiso, ¿sí?

    If you need a more polite request, use the conditional or subjunctive form instead of the direct imperative.

  • Porfa aprueba mi permiso de conducir.

    Make sure the noun matches the context; ‘permiso’ can also mean a physical pass, so clarify if you mean a request.

↔Alternatives

  • Por favor, aprueba mi permiso.

    Please approve my request.

  • ¿Podrías aprobar mi permiso?

    Could you approve my request?

  • Necesito que apruebes mi permiso.

    I need you to approve my request.

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Cultural Tip

‘Porfa’ is widely understood across Spanish‑speaking countries, but it is considered slang. It’s perfect for texting, chats, or casual face‑to‑face conversation with peers. In a workplace, university office, or when speaking to someone you don’t know well, stick with the full ‘por favor’ and a more polite construction like ‘¿Podría aprobar mi permiso, por favor?’