How to Say “Casserole” in Mexican Spanish
The cooking pot is a cazuela, and the food cooked in it is often a guiso. In Mexico the glass baking dish is called a refractario.
How to Say “Joshua” in Mexican Spanish
The Spanish form of “Joshua” is Josué, used in Mexico too. The Biblical figure is Josué and the name is used for boys.
How to Say “Restroom” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico the restroom is the baño. On signs in restaurants, airports and malls you will often see sanitarios.
How to Say “Boring” in Mexican Spanish
Boring in Mexican Spanish is aburrido. In casual talk Mexicans also say qué hueva, which is slang for “what a drag”.
How to Say “Emily” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico the name is often kept as Emily, since many parents pick the English-style name. The traditional Spanish form is Emilia.
How to Say “Yay” in Mexican Spanish
The playful Spanish “yay” is ¡Yupi! In Mexico people also cheer with ¡Qué padre! or the classic ¡Viva!, and kids often add ¡Sí! with a raised fist.
How to Say “Clown” in Mexican Spanish
Clown is payaso for a man and payasa for a woman. In Mexico the word also describes someone who jokes around.
How to Say “Sour” in Mexican Spanish
The usual word for sour is agrio. For a tart taste like lime you can say ácido, and milk that has turned is agria.
How to Say “Merry Christmas” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico you say Feliz Navidad. People also say Felices fiestas to cover the whole holiday season, and many greeting cards add y próspero Año Nuevo.
How to Say “Ketchup” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico “ketchup” is usually written catsup on labels and menus. Many people also say ketchup, and both are understood.