mañana
standard, Mexico
Morning is mañana in Mexican Spanish. Mexicans often say en la mañana for "in the morning", while por la mañana is just as correct.
Meaning: the early part of the day (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| mañana | standard, Mexico |
| por la mañana | phrase |
| en la mañana | everyday, Mexico |
The greeting is Buenos días and it is used until about noon, when Buenas tardes takes over.
Which one should you use?
Mañana alone also means "tomorrow", and context decides. Mañana en la mañana means "tomorrow morning".
How do you pronounce it?
Mañana is said "mah-NYAH-nah".
Did you know?
- ¿Cómo amaneciste? is a polite Mexican way to greet someone in the morning, literally "how did you dawn?"
Examples in context
- Me levanto en la mañana.I get up in the morning.
- Buenos días, ¿cómo amaneciste?Good morning, how did you wake up?
- Mañana en la mañana vamos al mercado.Tomorrow morning we are going to the market.
Example conversation
Neighbors Lola and Pedro meet at their gate in Morelia.
- LolaBuenos días, Pedro.Good morning, Pedro.
- PedroBuenos días, doña Lola. ¿Cómo amaneció?Good morning, Doña Lola. How did you wake up?
- LolaMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thanks.
