How to Say “Princess” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexican Spanish “princess” is princesa. The word is feminine, and the masculine form is príncipe.
How to Say “Sushi” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico sushi is sushi, the same word as in English and Japanese. People say it with a Spanish pronunciation.
How to Say “Straw” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico a drinking straw is a popote. The Spanish word paja is used for dry plant stalks, such as hay. At a restaurant you can ask ¿Me da un popote?
How to Say “Understand” in Mexican Spanish
The everyday Mexican verb is entender. Comprender is a little more formal.
How to Say “Sit” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
The verb “to sit” in Mexican Spanish is sentarse. It is reflexive, so you say me siento for I sit and se sienta for he or she sits.
How to Say “Tripe” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico tripe appears as tripa for tacos of grilled intestine and as pancita for the stomach. The soup made with it is menudo.
How to Say “Cowboy” in Mexico (Mexican Spanish)
In Mexico a cowboy is a vaquero. A charro is a different figure, the traditional Mexican horseman who wears a decorated suit and a wide hat.
How to Say “Gym” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
A gym is a gimnasio in Mexico, and in casual speech people shorten it to el gym. Both are used all over the country.
How to Say “Toilet” in Mexican Spanish
In Mexico people say baño for “toilet” or “bathroom”. The bowl itself is the excusado or the more formal inodoro.
How to Say “Cool” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)
The most typical Mexican word for “cool” is chido. Padre is another everyday choice, as in qué padre.