EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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13 results- By the way.Por cierto.
“Por cierto.” means “By the way.” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a related aside in conversation.
- More or less.Más o menos.
“Más o menos.” means “More or less.” in Mexican Spanish. Approximate an amount or answer how something is going.
- I’m not kidding.No es broma.
“No es broma.” means “I’m not kidding.” in Mexican Spanish. Emphasize that a statement is serious.
- I’ll take care of it.Yo me encargo.
“Yo me encargo.” means “I’ll take care of it.” in Mexican Spanish. Accept responsibility for an understood task or problem.
- What do you like?¿Qué te gusta?
“¿Qué te gusta?” means “What do you like?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about another person’s general tastes, rather than placing an order.
- You’re my type.Eres mi tipo.
“Eres mi tipo.” means “You’re my type.” in Mexican Spanish. Appropriate informal expression of attraction, when welcome in the relationship.
- I have a hunch.Tengo un presentimiento.
“Tengo un presentimiento.” means “I have a hunch.” in Mexican Spanish. Share an intuition or hunch.
- Time flies.El tiempo vuela.
“El tiempo vuela.” means “Time flies.” in Mexican Spanish. Comment conventionally that time seems to pass quickly.
- You’re the one.Eres la persona indicada.
“Eres la persona indicada.” means “You’re the one.” in Mexican Spanish. Affirm a serious romantic match in an established relationship.
- I’m out of shape.Estoy fuera de forma.
“Estoy fuera de forma.” means “I’m out of shape.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe fitness after inactivity or during activity planning.
- Give me your word.Dame tu palabra.
“Dame tu palabra.” means “Give me your word.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for a personal promise or assurance from a familiar listener.
- It’s on the house.Va por cuenta de la casa.
“Va por cuenta de la casa.” means “It’s on the house.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand hospitality where the business/host covers the cost.
- Get some fresh air.Sal a tomar aire.
“Sal a tomar aire.” means “Get some fresh air.” in Mexican Spanish. Suggest going out for air.
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