Cuando quieras
informal
In Mexico "anytime" is Cuando quieras when you invite someone to call or visit whenever they like. After a thank you, Mexicans reply Con gusto to mean "anytime". It is also called A cualquier hora.
Meaning: friendly reply meaning you are welcome, or whenever (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Cuando quieras | informal |
| A cualquier hora | neutral |
| Con gusto | polite, Mexico |
Con gusto is a polite reply to gracias and is very frequent in shops and restaurants. Between friends, Cuando quieras means the offer stays open.
Which one should you use?
With someone you address as usted, say Cuando guste instead of Cuando quieras. A cualquier hora refers to the time of day specifically.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The reply Para servirle is also common in Mexico, especially to older customers.
Did you know?
- The phrase Con mucho gusto is often added to a service as a friendly seal, such as in a restaurant when the waiter takes your order.
Examples in context
- Gracias por la ayuda. Con gusto.Thanks for the help. Anytime.
- Llámame cuando quieras.Call me anytime.
- Puede venir a cualquier hora.You can come at any time.
Example conversation
Neighbor Doña Lupe thanks Tere for lending her a ladder in Puebla.
- LupeMuchas gracias por la escalera, Tere.Thank you very much for the ladder, Tere.
- TereCon gusto, doña Lupe.Anytime, doña Lupe.
- LupeSi algo necesita, dígame.If you need anything, tell me.
- TereCuando quiera, vecina.Anytime, neighbor.
