eres mexicano
/eɾes meɡsikano/from spelling rules
The English phrase "you're mexican" is translated into Spanish as eres mexicano.
This phrase is used to make a statement telling someone that they are from Mexico. In certain Latin American contexts, a person specifically from Mexico City might be referred to by the term chilango.
Which one should you use?
Eres mexicano uses the informal tú form, whereas es mexicano uses the formal usted form.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the person being spoken to is female, you must use the feminine form mexicana instead of mexicano.
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾes meɡsikano/
Did you know?
- The verb eres is a linguistic oddity that actually stems from the Latin future tense 'eris', meaning 'you will be', rather than the standard Latin present tense.
- In Mexico, the term mexicano is the standard nationality, but you will often hear the word azteca used poetically or in sports to reference the empire that preceded the modern state.
- Depending on the region, calling someone mexicano can be a point of pride or a point of contention if the person identifies more strongly with their specific state or indigenous roots.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo tramitar la visa rusa si eres mexicano?How can you apply for a Russian visa if you're Mexican?This sentence shows how to use eres mexicano when discussing visa applications.Tatoeba #9843702 by Ivanovb, translation #10016407 by AlanF_US
- Si eres mexicano, puedes entrar gratis.If you're Mexican, you can enter for free.
- Sé que eres mexicano por tu acento.I know you're Mexican because of your accent.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking about their nationalities.
- AlejandroSofía, yo soy de España.Sofía, I am from Spain.
- SofíaQué bien, Alejandro. ¿Y tú eres mexicano?That's great, Alejandro. And you're Mexican?
- AlejandroNo, yo soy español.No, I am Spanish.
- SofíaPerdón, pensé que eres mexicano.Sorry, I thought you're Mexican.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eres, mexicano, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
