Apúrate
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico "hurry up" is Apúrate, the most natural command. Date prisa is also understood, and Órale, ya is a casual push with a friendly or impatient tone.
Meaning: command to go faster (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Apúrate | everyday, Mexico |
| Date prisa | neutral |
| Órale, ya | casual, slang |
Say Apúrate to one person you call tú. For a group use Apúrense. Mexican parents say it all the time before school.
Which one should you use?
Ándale can mean "hurry up" or "go ahead" depending on tone, and it is very Mexican.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With someone you address as usted use Apúrese. To soften the command, add por favor or say Ándale.
Did you know?
- Ándale and órale are both heavy-use Mexican interjections that change meaning with tone.
Examples in context
- Apúrate, que ya es tarde.Hurry up, it is already late.
- Apúrense, niños.Hurry up, kids.
- Ándale, nos vamos.Come on, we are leaving.
Example conversation
Papá waits by the car as his daughter Mía gets ready in Querétaro.
- PapáMía, apúrate, que llegamos tarde.Mía, hurry up, we will be late.
- MíaYa voy, ya voy.I am coming, I am coming.
- PapáÁndale, la escuela empieza ya.Come on, school starts now.
