How to Say “Banana” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico a banana is a plátano. The cooking banana, which is the plantain, is called plátano macho.
How to Say “Smart” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
The standard word for “smart” is inteligente. In Mexico you also hear listo for clever and abusado for someone sharp and alert, especially in slang.
How to Say “Shy” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
The standard word for “shy” is tímido, or tímida for a woman.
How to Say “Andrew” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico the name Andrew is Andrés. Friends and family often shorten it to Andy, which Mexicans pronounce the English way.
How to Say “Stop It” in Mexican Spanish
The Mexican way to say “stop it” is Ya párale. In more serious moments people say Ya basta.
How to Say “Grandma” in Mexican Spanish
The most Mexican word for grandma is abuelita. Grandchildren also say abue in a quick, casual way.
How to Say “Omelette” in Mexican Spanish
On Mexican menus an omelette is simply omelette, often written omelet.
How to Say “Lake” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexican Spanish “lake” is lago. A smaller body of water is a laguna. The words are the same across Spanish speaking countries.
How to Say “Holiday” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico a public holiday is a día festivo, and a holiday as in a vacation is vacaciones. A holiday celebration can also be called a fiesta.
How to Say “Bowl” in Mexican Spanish
A bowl in Mexican Spanish is a tazón. A deep soup plate is a plato hondo, and bol is also used, though it is less common.