How to Say “Do You Speak English?” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico say ¿Hablas inglés? to someone your age or younger and ¿Habla inglés? to someone you should address politely.
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How to Say “Shoe” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
The word for “shoe” in Mexican Spanish is zapato. Sneakers are called tenis in Mexico and the word does not change in the singular.
How to Say “Tortilla” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico tortilla is a thin round flatbread, most often made of corn. It is eaten with nearly every meal. Corn tortillas are for tacos and quesadillas.
How to Say “Refried Beans” in Mexican Spanish
Refried beans are frijoles refritos in Mexican Spanish.
How to Say “Cartera” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico cartera is the common word for a wallet. Billetera is also understood, and a handbag is a bolsa.
How to Say “Wheelbarrow” in Mexican Spanish
A wheelbarrow in Mexico is a carretilla. It is feminine and used on building sites and in gardens.
How to Say “Stand Up” in Mexican Spanish
To tell someone to stand up in Mexico you say Levántate. Párate is also very common in Mexican speech, and Ponte de pie is a more careful way to say it.
How to Say “Peanut Butter” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico peanut butter is crema de cacahuate, and mantequilla de cacahuate is also understood. Maní is the word for peanut in South America.
How to Say “Bless You” in Mexican Spanish
When someone sneezes in Mexico you say Salud, meaning “health”. A real blessing is Dios te bendiga, which is a separate phrase.
How to Say “Thank You Very Much” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico “thank you very much” is muchas gracias. For extra warmth people say Muchísimas gracias or the casual Mil gracias, literally “a thousand thanks”.
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