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Spanish Phrase

Por favor, llámanos directamente para reservar.

/poɾ faˈβoɾ ʝaˈma.nos diɾekˈta.men̪.te paɾa reˈseɾˈβaɾ/
Meaning"Please call us directly to reserve."
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Meaning

A courteous request asking the listener to call the speaker’s organization straight away in order to make a reservation. The phrase combines politeness (por favor) with a clear call‑to‑action (llámanos directamente).

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When to use

Use this sentence on a hotel, restaurant, or service website, in an email signature, or on a flyer when you want customers to pick up the phone and book directly, bypassing third‑party platforms.

Grammar Breakdown

Porfavorllámanosdirectamenteparareservar

1

Por favor

A polite expression used to make a request softer; placed at the beginning of the sentence.

2

Llámanos

Imperative form of "llamar" (to call) with the direct object pronoun "nos" attached; informal (tú) command.

3

Directamente

Adverb meaning "directly"; emphasizes that the action should be done without intermediaries.

4

Para + infinitive

Structure that expresses purpose: "para reservar" = "in order to reserve".

5

Verb infinitive at the end

Spanish often places the infinitive verb at the end of purpose clauses.

🗨In Conversation

A

Quisiera reservar una mesa para dos personas.

I would like to reserve a table for two people.

Por favor, llámanos directamente para reservar.

Please call us directly to make a reservation.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Por favor, llámenos directamente para reservar.

    Use "llámanos" for informal contexts (tú). "Llámenos" is the formal (usted) version.

  • Por favor llámanos directamente para reservar.

    Missing comma after "por favor" can make the sentence sound rushed.

  • Por favor, llámanos directamente para reservarlo.

    The infinitive "reservar" already conveys the purpose; adding "lo" is unnecessary and sounds unnatural.

Alternatives

  • Llámanos directamente para hacer una reserva.

    Call us directly to make a reservation.

  • Por favor, contáctanos por teléfono para reservar.

    Please contact us by phone to reserve.

  • Por favor, llámenos directamente para reservar.

    Please call us directly to reserve. (formal)

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries, phone reservations are still the norm, especially for small family‑run restaurants. Using "llámanos" (tú) signals a friendly, informal tone; if you need a more formal register, switch to "llámenos" (usted). Adding "por favor" at the start is essential to keep the request polite and professional.