Spanish Phrase
Porfa, avísame pronto.
Meaning
A friendly, informal way to ask someone to let you know something as soon as possible. The speaker is emphasizing urgency while keeping the tone casual.
When to use
Use this phrase in casual conversations with friends, family, or peers—especially in messages, chats, or face‑to‑face requests where a formal tone would feel out of place.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Porfa,avísamepronto.
Porfa
Colloquial contraction of 'por favor', used in informal spoken Spanish.
avísame
Imperative of the verb 'avisar' + enclitic pronoun 'me' (tell me). The accent on the í is required.
pronto
Adverb meaning 'soon' or 'quickly', placed after the verb phrase.
🗨In Conversation
¿Vas a llegar a la fiesta esta noche?
Are you coming to the party tonight?
Porfa, avísame pronto.
Please, let me know soon.
✕Common Mistakes
Porfa, avisa me pronto.
The pronoun must be attached to the verb as a single word and the verb needs the accent: ‘avísame’.
Porfa, avísame pronto.
In formal contexts, replace ‘porfa’ with ‘por favor’. Using ‘porfa’ in a business email can be seen as too casual.
Porfa, pronto avísame.
Placing ‘pronto’ before the verb (e.g., ‘pronto avísame’) sounds unnatural in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
Por favor, avísame pronto.
Please, let me know soon.
Dime pronto, por favor.
Tell me soon, please.
Hazme saber pronto, porfa.
Let me know soon, please.
Cultural Tip
‘Porfa’ is strictly informal; it’s common among teenagers and young adults, especially in texting or quick spoken requests. In a professional or formal setting, stick with the full ‘por favor’. Also, remember that the accent on the í in ‘avísame’ is essential—omitting it changes the pronunciation and can be marked as a mistake by native speakers.