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 

 
  
  
 

