How to Say “I Will Text You” in Spanish

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Te mando un mensaje
/te mando un mensaxe/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'I will text you' is expressed as Te mando un mensaje.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you intend to send them a digital message on their phone. You may also hear Te escribo (I'll write to you), which is a slightly more general but very frequent way to express the same intent. In many Spanish-speaking countries, it is extremely common to use the name of a specific app as a verb, such as saying Te mando un WhatsApp to mean 'I'll WhatsApp you'.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase Te mando un mensaje literally translates to 'I send you a message'.

Which one should you use?

While the default form Te mando un mensaje uses the present tense, other variations like Te enviaré un mensaje de texto or Te mando un SMS can also be used to convey the same meaning.

How does it change in a sentence?

Spanish speakers often use the present tense mando to express a future intention that is certain or immediate, whereas English speakers typically use the future 'will'.

Did you know?

  • The verb mandar used in this phrase can mean both 'to send' and 'to command', meaning it shares a root with the English word 'mandate'.
  • The word mensaje is a distant linguistic cousin to the English words 'transmit' and 'mission', as both come from the Latin word mittere meaning 'to send'.

Examples in context

  • Le enviaré un mensaje de texto luego de la reunión.
    I will text you after the meeting.
  • Te mando un SMS cuando llegue a tu casa.
    I will text you when I arrive at your house.
  • Le escribiré por mensaje para confirmar nuestra cita.
    I will text you to confirm our appointment.
  • Te escribo un mensaje para organizarnos antes del viaje.
    I will text you to organize before the trip.
  • Te mando un mensaje más tarde.
    I will text you later.
  • Si tengo tiempo, te mando un mensaje.
    If I have time, I will text you.
  • No te preocupes, te mando un mensaje cuando llegue.
    Don't worry, I will text you when I arrive.

Example conversation

María and Alejandro are finishing a phone call.

  1. María

    ¿Nos vemos mañana en el café?
    Shall we see each other tomorrow at the cafe?
  2. Alejandro

    Sí, te mando un mensaje para confirmar.
    Yes, I will text you to confirm.
  3. María

    Perfecto, estaré esperando tu mensaje.
    Perfect, I will be waiting for your message.
  4. Alejandro

    Muy bien, adiós María.
    All right, goodbye María.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries mando, mensaje, te, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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