Mexican

The word for “snow” in Mexican Spanish is nieve. The verb “to snow” is nevar, and a snowfall is a nevada. In Mexico nieve is also a sorbet ice cream.

In Mexico to treat someone is invitar, as in yo invito for “it is my treat”. A small indulgence is un gustito.

In Mexico “I miss you” is Te extraño. For a stronger feeling say Te extraño mucho.

In Mexico a cigar is a puro. The word cigarro usually means a cigarette, so do not use it for a cigar. A cigar smoker is fumador de puros.

In Mexican Spanish “amber” is ámbar. The word is the same for the fossil resin and for the golden orange color.

In Mexico an avocado is an aguacate. South American countries such as Chile, Peru and Argentina say palta, so aguacate is the right word for Mexico.

The word for “toucan” in Mexico is tucán. It is pronounced too-KAHN and has an accent mark on the last syllable.

A gift in Mexican Spanish is a regalo. The verb is regalar, as in Te voy a regalar un libro.

In Mexican Spanish California is written and said California, with the stress on -for-.

A mild Mexican way to say “what the hell” is ¿Qué demonios? or ¿Qué diablos?