tren mexicano
/tɾen meɡsikano/from spelling rules
“Mexican train” in Spanish is tren mexicano.
This phrase refers to the popular domino game that is played using double-twelve sets.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where tren means “train” and mexicano means “Mexican”.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is trenes mexicanos, where both the noun and the adjective take the plural suffix -es and -s respectively. If you are referring to the physical components of the game, the Spanish term for “game pieces or tiles” is Las fichas.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾen meɡsikano/
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Examples in context
- Jugamos al tren mexicano ayer.We played mexican train yesterday.
- El tren mexicano es muy divertido.Mexican train is a lot of fun.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a game night at home.
- Elena¿Quieres jugar al tren mexicano, Mateo?Do you want to play mexican train, Mateo?
- MateoSí, me encanta el tren mexicano.Yes, I love mexican train.
- ElenaPerfecto, yo traigo las fichas.Perfect, I will bring the tiles.
- MateoYo buscaré el tablero.I will look for the board.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mexicano, tren, CC BY-SA 4.0.
