Spanish Phrase
Quiero un reembolso completo, por favor.
Meaning
Literally, ‘I want a full refund, please.’ The speaker is asking for the entire amount paid to be returned, and the addition of ‘por favor’ makes the request courteous.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are dissatisfied with a product or service and need to ask a retailer, airline, hotel, or any service provider for a complete reimbursement. It works well in face‑to‑face conversations, over the phone, or in written e‑mails.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quierounreembolsocompletoporfavor
Quiero (querer)
First‑person singular present of querer, meaning ‘I want’. It is a polite way to make a request when followed by a noun phrase.
un (indefinite article)
The masculine singular indefinite article used before a countable noun.
reembolso (noun)
A masculine noun meaning ‘refund’ or ‘reimbursement’.
completo (adjective)
An adjective that agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies; here it stresses that the refund should be total, not partial.
por favor (polite phrase)
A set phrase used to soften a request; it can appear at the end or the beginning of a sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Quiero un reembolso completo, por favor.
I would like a full refund, please.
Claro, ¿puede mostrarnos su recibo y la tarjeta con la que pagó?
Sure, could you show us your receipt and the card you used to pay?
✕Common Mistakes
Quiero un reembolso total, por favor.
‘Total’ is understandable but ‘completo’ is the more idiomatic adjective when speaking about refunds.
Quiero devolver todo el dinero, por favor.
‘Devolver’ means ‘to give back’, which is fine, but it sounds more like you are returning the product rather than asking for a refund.
Quiero un reembolso completo por favor.
Missing the comma makes the sentence feel rushed; the pause signaled by the comma helps keep the request courteous.
↔Alternatives
Me gustaría un reembolso total, por favor.
I would like a total refund, please.
Solicito un reembolso completo.
I request a full refund.
Quisiera que me devolvieran todo el dinero.
I would like you to return all the money.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries politeness is essential when dealing with customer service. Adding ‘por favor’ and a calm tone can make the difference between a quick resolution and a drawn‑out negotiation. Be prepared to present proof of purchase; many businesses consider a request without documentation as informal rather than a formal claim.