Pretty please Meaning in English

expression

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Definition

An informal and playful way to ask for something, showing you are begging or being extra polite. Often used by children or playfully by adults.

Usage & Nuances

'Pretty please' is playful and often said with a sweet or exaggerated tone. It's usually used when you really want something, especially from friends, family, or when joking. Not formal—avoid in business or with strangers. Sometimes extended ('pretty pretty please') for extra drama.

• Spanish: por favorcito - por favor (de manera muy suplicante)
• Portuguese (BR): por favorzinho - por favor (de maneira muito suplicante)
• Portuguese (PT): por favorzinho - por favor (de forma muito suplicante)
• Chinese (Simplified): 拜託啦 - 拜託（撒嬌語氣）
• Chinese (Traditional): 拜託啦 - 拜託（撒嬌語氣）
• Hindi: प्लीज़ ना - बहुत ज़ोर देकर (मिनती भाव)
• Arabic: أرجوك يا جميل (بتوسل لطيف)
• Bengali: একটু একটু করে বলছি - প্লিজ প্লিজ
• Russian: очень прошу - ну пожалуйста
• Japanese: おねがいだから - おねがいおねがい
• Vietnamese: làm ơn mà - năn nỉ mà
• Korean: 제발 부탁이야 - 진짜 부탁해
• Turkish: ne olur - ne olur lütfen
• Urdu: بہت مہربانی سے - ہاتھ جوڑ کر
• Indonesian: please banget - tolong banget

Example Sentences

Let me play your game, pretty please!

basic

Will you help me with my homework, pretty please?

basic

Come on, just one more story before bed, pretty please?

natural

Can I have a cookie, pretty please?

basic

I know it's a lot to ask, but will you do it, pretty please?

natural

Could you pick me up after work, pretty please?

natural