Mexican-Spanish phrases – Here you will find the most common phrases in Mexican-Spanish with translation. | Free & useful
Mexican-Spanish phrases are short expressions or idioms often used in speech to be polite, express gratitude, greet or say goodbye or simply to have a pleasant conversation.
They are an important part of Mexican-Spanish culture and can be useful in different situations, both in private and business life.
Mexican-Spanish phrases you should know
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Greet someone in Mexican-Spanish
If you want to greet someone in Mexican-Spanish, it’s actually quite easy:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to the site. | Bienvenido al sitio. | [bjem.beˈni.ðo al ˈsi.tjo] |
| Welcome to the site | Bienvenido al sitio | [bjem.beˈni.ðo al ˈsi.tjo] |
| Good day to you! | ¡Buen día para ti! | [ˈbwen ˈdi.a ˈpa.ɾa ˈti] |
| Good morning to you! | ¡Buenos días para ti! | [ˈbwe.nos ˈdi.as ˈpa.ɾa ˈti] |
| Good evening! | ¡Buenas noches! | [ˈbwe.nas ˈno.tʃes] |
| Good to see you. | Qué gusto verte. | [ke ˈɡus.to ˈβeɾ.te] |
| I’m glad to see you. | Me da gusto verte. | [me ða ˈɡus.to ˈβeɾ.te] |
If you are greeted in Mexican-Spanish, the best way to respond is as follows:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Have a nice day too! | ¡Que tengas un buen día también! | [ke ˈteŋ.ɡas un ˈbwen ˈdi.a tamˈbjen] |
| Thanks, it’s nice to see you too. | Gracias, también me da gusto verte. | [ˈɡɾa.sjas tamˈbjen me ða ˈɡus.to ˈβeɾ.te] |
How is my dialogue partner?
As in any other country, it is polite to start by asking where the person you are talking to is located. Here’s how you do it:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| How are you doing? | ¿Cómo estás? | [ˈko.mo esˈtas] |
| Are you doing well? | ¿Estás bien? | [esˈtas ˈbjen] |
If you are asked how you feel, you can answer with the following phrases:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you for asking, I am fine. | Gracias por preguntar, estoy bien. | [ˈɡɾa.sjas poɾ pɾe.ɣunˈtaɾ esˈtoj ˈbjen] |
| Thank you, I am fine. | Gracias, estoy bien. | [ˈɡɾa.sjas esˈtoj ˈbjen] |
| Thank you, I am not doing so well. | Gracias, no estoy muy bien. | [ˈɡɾa.sjas no esˈtoj muj ˈbjen] |
| Thanks, I’m fine. How are you doing? | Gracias, estoy bien. ¿Cómo estás? | [ˈɡɾa.sjas esˈtoj ˈbjen | ˈko.mo esˈtas] |
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How do I say goodbye to someone in Mexican-Spanish?
Saying goodbye to a friend or stranger in Mexican-Spanish is not that difficult. Just use the following phrases:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Goodbye! | ¡Adiós! | [aˈðjos] |
| Take care of yourself! | ¡Cuídate! | [ˈkwi.ða.te] |
| Goodbye | Adiós | [aˈðjos] |
| See you tomorrow | Nos vemos mañana | [nos ˈβe.mos maˈɲa.na] |
| See you soon | Nos vemos pronto | [nos ˈβe.mos ˈpɾon.to] |
| See you later | Hasta luego | [ˈas.ta ˈlwe.ɣo] |
| Good night | Buenas noches | [ˈbwe.nas ˈno.tʃes] |
| Sleep well | Que duermas bien | [ke ˈdweɾ.mas ˈbjen] |
| Talk to you later. | Hablamos luego. | [aˈβla.mos ˈlwe.ɣo] |
| Nice to have met you! | ¡Mucho gusto en conocerte! | [ˈmu.t͡ʃo ˈɡus.to en ko.noˈseɾ.te] |
How do I introduce myself in Mexican-Spanish?
When travelling in Mexico, sooner or later you will come into contact with local people. Naturally, you’ll want to introduce yourself in Mexican-Spanish and know who you’re talking to.
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| My name is Jonas. | Me llamo Jonas. | [me ˈʝa.mo xoˈnas] |
| What is your name? | ¿Cómo te llamas? | [ˈko.mo te ˈʝa.mas] |
| What is your surname? | ¿Cuál es tu apellido? | [kwal es tu a.peˈʝi.ðo] |
| What is your first name? | ¿Cuál es tu nombre? | [kwal es tu ˈnom.bɾe] |
| What is your surname? | ¿Cuál es tu apellido? | [kwal es tu a.peˈʝi.ðo] |
If you want to tell people where you come from, the following sentences are useful:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Where do you come from? | ¿De dónde vienes? | [de ˈðon.de ˈbje.nes] |
| I am from London. | Yo soy de Londres. | [ʝo soj de ˈlon.dɾes] |
| Are you from Birmingham? | ¿Eres de Birmingham? | [ˈe.ɾes de ˈbɪɾ.mɪŋ.əm] |
| No, I’m from Madrid. | No, soy de Madrid. | [no soj de maˈðɾið] |
| Great, I’m from Madrid too. | ¡Qué bien, yo también soy de Madrid! | [ke ˈbjen ʝo tamˈbjen soj de maˈðɾið] |
| Where do you live? | ¿Dónde vives? | [ˈðon.de ˈbi.βes] |
| I live in Berlin. | Vivo en Berlín. | [ˈbi.βo en beɾˈlin] |
If you have problems with your Mexican-Spanish, it is good to know which languages are still spoken:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Do you speak English? | ¿Hablas inglés? | [ˈa.βlas iŋˈɡles] |
| Yes, I speak English. | Sí, hablo inglés. | [si ˈa.βlo iŋˈɡles] |
| Yes, I speak some English. | Sí, hablo un poco de inglés. | [si ˈa.βlo un ˈpo.ko ðe iŋˈɡles] |
| No, I do not speak any English. | No, no hablo nada de inglés. | [no no ˈa.βlo ˈna.ða ðe iŋˈɡles] |
| I only speak English. | Solo hablo inglés. | [ˈso.lo ˈa.βlo iŋˈɡles] |
| I understand some Mexican Spanish. | Entiendo un poco de español mexicano. | [enˈtjɛn.do un ˈpo.ko ðe es.paˈɲol mexiˈka.no] |
Useful sentences with ‘I am…’
The following sentences will help you orientate yourself in Mexican-Spanish and express your wishes and concerns:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| I am English. | Soy inglés / Soy inglesa | [soj iŋˈɡles] / [soj iŋˈɡle.sa] |
| I am injured. | Estoy herido / Estoy herida | [esˈtoj eˈɾi.ðo] / [esˈtoj eˈɾi.ða] |
| I am here. | Estoy aquí | [esˈtoj aˈki] |
| I am hungry. | Tengo hambre | [ˈteŋ.ɡo ˈam.bɾe] |
| I am thirsty. | Tengo sed | [ˈteŋ.ɡo ˈseð] |
| I am a single person. | Soy soltero / Soy soltera | [soj solˈte.ɾo] / [soj solˈte.ɾa] |
| I need help! | ¡Necesito ayuda! | [ne.seˈsi.to aˈʝu.ða] |
| I am tired. | Estoy cansado / Estoy cansada | [esˈtoj kanˈsa.ðo] / [esˈtoj kanˈsa.ða] |
| I am happy. | Estoy feliz | [esˈtoj feˈlis] |
| I am sad. | Estoy triste | [esˈtoj ˈtris.te] |
| I am in love. | Estoy enamorado / Estoy enamorada | [esˈtoj e.na.moˈɾa.ðo] / [esˈtoj e.na.moˈɾa.ða] |
| I am ill. | Estoy enfermo / Estoy enferma | [esˈtoj enˈfeɾ.mo] / [esˈtoj enˈfeɾ.ma] |
| I am ready. | Estoy listo / Estoy lista | [esˈtoj ˈlis.to] / [esˈtoj ˈlis.ta] |
| I am busy. | Estoy ocupado / Estoy ocupada | [esˈtoj o.kuˈpa.ðo] / [esˈtoj o.kuˈpa.ða] |
| I am lost. | Estoy perdido / Estoy perdida | [esˈtoj peɾˈði.ðo] / [esˈtoj peɾˈði.ða] |
| I am a tourist. | Soy turista | [soj tuˈɾis.ta] |
| I am new here. | Soy nuevo aquí / Soy nueva aquí | [soj ˈnwe.βo aˈki] / [soj ˈnwe.βa aˈki] |
| I am confident. | Soy seguro de mí mismo / Soy segura de mí misma | [soj seˈɣu.ɾo ðe mi ˈmis.mo] / [soj seˈɣu.ɾa ðe mi ˈmis.ma] |
| I am proud. | Estoy orgulloso / Estoy orgullosa | [esˈtoj oɾ.ɣuˈʝo.so] / [esˈtoj oɾ.ɣuˈʝo.sa] |
| I am a teacher. | Soy maestro / Soy maestra | [soj maˈes.tɾo] / [soj maˈes.tɾa] |
| I am late. | Llego tarde | [ˈʝe.ɣo ˈtaɾ.ðe] |
| I am 30 years old. | Tengo 30 años | [ˈteŋ.ɡo ˈtɾen.ta ˈa.ɲos] |
| I am in a hurry. | Tengo prisa | [ˈteŋ.ɡo ˈpɾi.sa] |
| I am happy. | Estoy feliz | [esˈtoj feˈlis] |
| I am surprised. | Estoy sorprendido / Estoy sorprendida | [esˈtoj soɾ.pɾenˈdi.ðo] / [esˈtoj soɾ.pɾenˈdi.ða] |
| I am angry. | Estoy enojado / Estoy enojada | [esˈtoj e.noˈxa.ðo] / [esˈtoj e.noˈxa.ða] |
Apologising in Mexican-Spanish
Here’s how to apologise to a Mexican-Spanish speaker:
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| I apologise. | Me disculpo. | [me ðisˈkul.po] |
| Sorry, that was not the intention. | Perdón, no fue mi intención. | [peɾˈðon no fwe mi intenˈsjon] |
| Sorry, I did not do it on purpose. | Perdón, no lo hice a propósito. | [peɾˈðon no lo ˈi.se a pɾoˈpo.si.to] |
| Sorry, that was very clumsy of me. | Perdón, fui muy torpe. | [peɾˈðon fui muj ˈtoɾ.pe] |
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Useful signs and notices in Mexican-Spanish
Useful signs and messages in Mexican-Spanish that you will often see.
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Entrada | [enˈtɾa.ða] |
| Toilet | Baño | [ˈba.ɲo] |
| Exit | Salida | [saˈli.ða] |
| Attention! | ¡Atención! | [a.tenˈsjon] |
| Police | Policía | [po.liˈsi.a] |
| Emergency services | Servicios de emergencia | [seɾˈβi.sjos de e.meɾˈxen.sja] |
| Fire brigade | Bomberos | [bomˈbe.ɾos] |
| Passage forbidden. | Prohibido el paso. | [pɾoiˈβi.ðo el ˈpa.so] |
| Caution! | ¡Precaución! | [pɾe.kawˈsjon] |
| This building is under video surveillance. | Este edificio está bajo vigilancia por video. | [ˈes.te e.ðiˈfi.sjo esˈta ˈβa.xo βi.xiˈlan.sja poɾ βiˈðe.o] |
Numbers to 25 in Mexican-Spanish
Counting in Mexican-Spanish is not that difficult. Here are the numbers in Mexican-Spanish from 1 to 25.
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uno | [ˈu.no] |
| 2 | Dos | [dos] |
| 3 | Tres | [tɾes] |
| 4 | Cuatro | [ˈkwa.tɾo] |
| 5 | Cinco | [ˈsiŋ.ko] |
| 6 | Seis | [sejs] |
| 7 | Siete | [ˈsje.te] |
| 8 | Ocho | [ˈo.tʃo] |
| 9 | Nueve | [ˈnwe.βe] |
| 10 | Diez | [djes] |
| 11 | Once | [ˈon.se] |
| 12 | Doce | [ˈdo.se] |
| 13 | Trece | [ˈtɾe.se] |
| 14 | Catorce | [kaˈtoɾ.se] |
| 15 | Quince | [ˈkin.se] |
| 16 | Dieciséis | [dje.siˈsejs] |
| 17 | Diecisiete | [dje.siˈsjɛ.te] |
| 18 | Dieciocho | [dje.sjoˈtʃo] |
| 19 | Diecinueve | [dje.siˈnwe.βe] |
| 20 | Veinte | [ˈbein.te] |
| 21 | Veintiuno | [bein.tiˈu.no] |
| 22 | Veintidós | [bein.tiˈdos] |
| 23 | Veintitrés | [bein.tiˈtɾes] |
| 24 | Veinticuatro | [bein.tiˈkwa.tɾo] |
| 25 | Veinticinco | [bein.tiˈsiŋ.ko] |
The colours in Mexican-Spanish
The most common colours in Mexican-Spanish with phonetic transcription for pronunciation.
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Rojo | [ˈro.xo] |
| Blue | Azul | [aˈsul] |
| Yellow | Amarillo | [a.maˈɾi.ʝo] |
| Green | Verde | [ˈbeɾ.ðe] |
| Black | Negro | [ˈne.ɣɾo] |
| White | Blanco | [ˈblaŋ.ko] |
| Orange | Naranja | [naˈɾaŋ.xa] |
| Purple | Morado | [moˈɾa.ðo] |
| Pink | Rosa | [ˈro.sa] |
| Brown | Café / Marrón | [kaˈfe] / [maˈron] |
Days of the week, months and seasons in Mexican-Spanish
Of course, you will also need the days of the week in Mexican-Spanish and the pronunciation of the months and seasons in dialogues and daily communication in Mexican-Spanish.
| English | Mexican Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Days of the Week | ||
| Monday | Lunes | [ˈlu.nes] |
| Tuesday | Martes | [ˈmaɾ.tes] |
| Wednesday | Miércoles | [ˈmjɛɾ.ko.les] |
| Thursday | Jueves | [ˈxwe.βes] |
| Friday | Viernes | [ˈbjeɾ.nes] |
| Saturday | Sábado | [ˈsa.βa.ðo] |
| Sunday | Domingo | [doˈmiŋ.ɡo] |
| Months | ||
| January | Enero | [eˈne.ɾo] |
| February | Febrero | [feˈβɾe.ɾo] |
| March | Marzo | [ˈmaɾ.so] |
| April | Abril | [aˈβɾil] |
| May | Mayo | [ˈma.ʝo] |
| June | Junio | [ˈxu.njo] |
| July | Julio | [ˈxu.ljo] |
| August | Agosto | [aˈɣos.to] |
| September | Septiembre | [sepˈtjɛm.bɾe] |
| October | Octubre | [okˈtu.βɾe] |
| November | Noviembre | [noˈβjɛm.bɾe] |
| December | Diciembre | [diˈsjɛm.bɾe] |
| Seasons | ||
| Spring | Primavera | [pɾi.maˈβe.ɾa] |
| Summer | Verano | [beˈɾa.no] |
| Autumn | Otoño | [oˈto.ɲo] |
| Winter | Invierno | [inˈbjeɾ.no] |
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