Welcome to Mexico! Whether you're here for the sun, the sand, or the rich culture, knowing a few key phrases can make your experience even more enjoyable. We've put together this handy language guide to help you navigate everyday situations with confidence—from greeting locals and ordering at a restaurant to asking for directions or dealing with emergencies. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or it’s your first time visiting, these phrases will help you connect, explore, and make the most of your stay.



¡Bienvenidos! (Welcome!)

  • Greetings

    Learn how to greet people in Spanish with common phrases for morning, afternoon, evening, and saying goodbye. Perfect for making a great first impression!




    Good morning/Good day: Buenos días


    Good afternoon: Buenas tardes


    Good evening/Good night: Buenas noches


    Happy to meet you: Mucho gusto


    My name is: Mi nombre es


    How are you?: ¿Cómo está usted?


    Very well, thank you: Muy bien, gracias


    See you later: Hasta luego

  • Language Problems

    Do you speak English?: ¿Habla usted inglés?


    I’m American: Soy Americano/Americana


    I’m Canadian: Soy Canadiense


    I don’t speak Spanish: No hablo español


    Don’t know how to ask if someone speaks English or how to explain that you don't speak Spanish? This section covers essential phrases to help you navigate language barriers.


    Do you understand me?: ¿Me entiende?


    I don’t understand: No entiendo


    Please speak slowly: Hable despacio por favor


    What does it mean?: ¿Qué significa eso?



  • Polite Phrases

    Good manners go a long way! Use these polite expressions to apologize, thank someone, or ask for help gracefully in Spanish.


    Sorry/Excuse me: Disculpe/Perdóneme


    That’s all right: Está bien


    Don’t worry: No se preocupe


    I beg your pardon: Discúlpeme


    I’m sorry to trouble you: Perdóname la molestia



  • Questions

    Get answers to your most important questions with these practical phrases. Whether you’re asking for directions, prices, or assistance, this section has you covered.


    How much does this cost?: ¿Cuánto cuesta?


    How far?: ¿Qué tan lejos?


    What do you want?: ¿Qué quiere?


    I want/would like: Quiero


    What is the matter?: ¿Qué pasa?


    Can you help me?: ¿Puede ayudarme?


    Can you show me?: ¿Puede mostrarme?


    Can you tell me?: ¿Puede decirme?


    Where is...?: ¿Dónde está...?


    Downtown?: ¿El centro?


    The restaurant?: ¿El restaurante?


    The hotel?: ¿El hotel?


    The shop?: ¿La tienda?


    The station?: ¿La estación?


    The post office?: ¿La oficina de correos?


    The market?: ¿El mercado?


    The bathroom?: ¿El baño?


    (Men’s room signage): Caballeros/Señores


    (Women’s room signage): Damas/Señoras



  • Useful Statements

    Stay prepared for everyday situations with these handy phrases. From expressing your preferences to describing how you feel, you'll always know what to say.


    I like it: Me gusta


    I don’t like it: No me gusta


    I’m not sure: No estoy seguro


    I don’t know: No sé


    I think so: Creo que sí


    I’m hungry/thirsty: Tengo hambre/sed


    I’m tired: Estoy cansado/cansada


    Don’t bother me: No me molestes


    Wait a moment: Un momento


    Come in: Adelante


    It’s cold/hot (weather): Hace frío/calor


    I’m cold/hot: Tengo frío/calor


    It’s cheap/expensive: Es barato/caro


    It’s too much: Es demasiado


    That’s all: Es todo


    You are right: Tiene razón


    You are wrong: Está equivocado


    Thank you for...: Muchas gracias por...



  • Dining Out

    Eating out in a Spanish-speaking country? Use these essential dining phrases to order food, ask for the bill, or compliment the chef on a delicious meal.


    I’ve reserved a table: Tengo mesa reservada


    Have you a table free?: ¿Hay una mesa libre?


    May I have the menu?: ¿El menú por favor?


    May I have the wine list?: ¿La lista de vinos por favor?


    I’d like a little more: Un poco más, por favor


    A glass of water: Un vaso de agua


    The bill, please: La cuenta, por favor


    Beer, please: Cerveza, por favor


    The same again, please: Lo mismo, por favor


    This is delicious: Esto está delicioso


    Breakfast: Desayuno


    Lunch: Comida


    Dinner: Cena



  • Foods

    Expand your culinary vocabulary with words for common ingredients, dishes, and meals. Perfect for understanding menus and ordering with confidence.


    Oil: Aceite


    Vinegar: Vinagre


    Mustard: Mostaza


    Bread: Pan


    Butter: Mantequilla


    Soup: Sopa


    Egg: Huevo


    Salad: Ensalada


    Tomatoes: Jitomate


    Lettuce: Lechuga


    Vegetables: Verduras


    Potatoes: Papas


    Beef: Carne de res


    Steak: Bistec


    Rare: Medio rojo


    Medium: Medio


    Well done: Bien cocido


    Chicken: Pollo


    Duck: Pato


    Pork: Jamón


    Fish: Pescado


    Lobster: Langosta


    Shrimp: Camarones


    Snail: Caracoles


    Dessert: Postre


    Cheese: Queso


    Fruit: Fruta


    Ice Cream: Helado


    Pastry: Pan dulce


    Cake: Pastel



  • Days Of The Week

    Keep track of your plans and make appointments with ease using the Spanish names for each day of the week.


    Sunday: Domingo


    Monday: Lunes


    Tuesday: Martes


    Wednesday: Miércoles


    Thursday: Jueves


    Friday: Viernes


    Saturday: Sábado

  • Opposites

    Learn basic opposites to describe everything from size to temperature. Great for comparing items and expressing your preferences clearly.


    Good/Bad: Bueno/Malo


    Before/After: Antes/Después


    Early/Late: Temprano/Tarde


    First/Last: Primero/Último


    Now/Then: Ahora/Entonces


    Here/There: Aquí/Allí


    Large/Small: Grande/Pequeño


    Empty/Full: Vacío/Lleno


    Many/Few: Mucho/Poco


    More/Less: Más/Menos


    Beautiful/Ugly: Bonito/Feo


    Better/Worse: Mejor/Peor


    Clean/Dirty: Limpio/Sucio


    Cold/Hot: Frío/Caliente


    Free/Taken: Libre/Ocupado


    Open/Closed: Abierto/Cerrado

  • Numbers

    Counting is essential when traveling! Master Spanish numbers for counting, prices, and everyday conversations with ease.


    1: Uno


    2: Dos


    3: Tres


    4: Cuatro


    5: Cinco


    6: Seis


    7: Siete


    8: Ocho


    9: Nueve


    10: Diez


    20: Veinte


    30: Treinta


    40: Cuarenta


    50: Cincuenta


    60: Sesenta


    70: Setenta


    80: Ochenta


    90: Noventa


    100: Cien


    200: Doscientos


    300: Trescientos


    400: Cuatrocientos


    500: Quinientos


    600: Seiscientos


    700: Setecientos


    800: Ochocientos


    900: Novecientos


    1000: Mil



  • Transportation & Direction

    Getting around can be tricky, so here are some essential phrases for transportation and directions:


    How do I get to...? - ¿Cómo llego a...?


    Taxi - Taxi


    Bus stop - Parada de autobús


    Train station - Estación de tren


    Airport - Aeropuerto


    Left/Right/Straight - Izquierda/Derecha/Recto


    Can you show me on the map? - ¿Puede mostrarme en el mapa?



  • Emergencies & Safety

    It’s crucial to know how to ask for help and stay safe:


    Help! - ¡Ayuda!


    Call the police! - ¡Llame a la policía!


    I’m lost - Estoy perdido/perdida


    I need a doctor - Necesito un médico


    Is there a hospital nearby? - ¿Hay un hospital cerca?


    My wallet was stolen - Me robaron la cartera


    Emergency number - Número de emergencia



  • Shopping

    Especially useful in markets or local shops:


    How much is it? - ¿Cuánto cuesta?


    Can you give me a discount? - ¿Me puede dar un descuento?


    Too expensive - Muy caro


    I’m just looking - Solo estoy mirando


    I’ll take it - Me lo llevo

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