pabor

favornoun

Alternative meanings

favor; kind act or help; advantage; preference; support toward someone or something

Pronunciation

pah-BOR

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish favor. Root/form: pabor = favor / advantage / preference.

Variants or conjugations

pabur = spelling variant; pabor sa = in favor of / favorable to; paborito = favorite; purpabor = please

Related words and expressions

tabang = help / favor as assistance
palihog = please
bentaha = advantage
suporta = support

Meaning and usage notes

Pabor works for a favor as a kind act, an advantage, or being in favor of something. If “favor” means practical help, tabang may be more natural. For “please,” palihog or purpabor is often used.