How to Say “Seafood” in Mexican Spanish
Seafood in Mexican Spanish is mariscos.
How to Say “Gangster” in Mexican Spanish
A gangster in Mexican Spanish is usually a pandillero, a member of a pandilla. The English loan gánster is also understood.
How to Say “Go” in Mexican Spanish
The verb go is ir in Spanish. In Mexico people also use Vamos to say let us go and Ándale to urge someone on.
How to Say “Oil” in Mexican Spanish
The Spanish word for “oil” is aceite, and Mexicans use it for cooking oil and motor oil. You ask for aceite de oliva for olive oil.
How to Say “Utensil” in Mexican Spanish
The general word is utensilio, and it is the same in Mexico as elsewhere. For knife, fork and spoon at the table, Mexicans say cubiertos.
How to Say “Blue” in Mexican Spanish
Blue in Mexican Spanish is azul. A light sky blue is celeste and dark navy blue is azul marino.
How to Say “Copy” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
A copy is a copia in Mexico. A photocopy is a fotocopia, and the verb “to copy” is copiar. Ask ¿me saca una copia? to request a photocopy.
How to Say “Underwear” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico underwear in general is ropa interior. In daily speech many people say calzones, and for men’s briefs or boxers calzoncillos or bóxer.
How to Say “Dude” in Mexican Spanish
The best-known Mexican word for “dude” is güey, often written wey. It is slang for a friend or guy. Cuate and compa are friendly options.
How to Say “Lily” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexican Spanish “lily” is lirio. The white lily is also called azucena. Flower shops in Mexico use both words. Lirio is masculine: el lirio.