Mexican

In Mexico “to dance” is bailar, and the noun “a dance” is baile. Danza is used for traditional or ceremonial dances and for dance as an art.

In Mexico a hazelnut is avellana. It is the standard word and Mexicans use it like speakers elsewhere. The hazelnut tree is avellano.

In Mexico “skinny” is flaco for a man and flaca for a woman. Delgado or delgada is the gentler word and flaquito is a friendly nickname.

In Mexico lentes means “glasses”. It is the everyday word for eyeglasses and sunglasses. Other regions say anteojos and Spain says gafas.

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.

In Mexico toilet paper is usually papel de baño. The more formal term is papel higiénico, which you will see on packages.

In Mexico a bean is a frijol. Spain says judía or alubia, and Argentina or Chile say poroto, so frijol is the Mexican word.

In Mexican Spanish you can say Eres bien menso for “you’re so dumb”, using the typically Mexican word menso.

In Mexican Spanish “jail” is cárcel. In everyday talk many Mexicans also say el bote, which is slang. Prisión is the more formal word used for prison.

Sad in Mexican Spanish is triste, and it works for men and women alike. The word apenado in Mexico often means embarrassed, so it does not always mean sad.