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Beginner Mexican Spanish

No Spanish needed. Start from zero and build the everyday phrases you'll use from day one in Mexico — greetings, money, directions, food, and more.

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Greetings & Introductions
Say hello, introduce yourself
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Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
HolaHello
Buenos díasGood morning
Buenas tardesGood afternoon
Buenas nochesGood evening / night
Me llamo...My name is...
Mucho gustoNice to meet you
Soy canadienseI am Canadian
Adiós / Hasta luegoGoodbye / See you later
Practice Phrases
  • ¿Cómo se llama usted?
    What is your name? (formal)
  • Estoy aprendiendo español
    I am learning Spanish
    Great icebreaker — Mexicans will appreciate the effort!
  • ¿Habla inglés?
    Do you speak English?
Quick Quiz
How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Mexican Spanish?
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Essential Daily Phrases
Please, thank you, I don't understand
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Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
Por favorPlease
GraciasThank you
De nadaYou're welcome
Disculpe / PerdónExcuse me / Sorry
No entiendoI don't understand
Más despacio, por favorSlower, please
¿Puede repetir?Can you repeat?
Con permisoExcuse me (passing)
🇲🇽 Mexican Tip Mexicans often say "Con permiso" when squeezing past someone or leaving a room — it's much more common than "Perdón" in those contexts.
Quick Quiz
You want someone to speak more slowly. What do you say?
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Numbers, Money & Prices
Count, shop and pay in Mexico
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Numbers 1–20
NumberSpanishListen
1–5uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco
6–10seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez
11–15once, doce, trece, catorce, quince
16–20dieciséis, diecisiete, dieciocho, diecinueve, veinte
Money Phrases
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta?
    How much does it cost?
  • Es muy caro
    It's very expensive
  • ¿Me hace precio?
    Can you give me a deal?
    Very Mexican — use at markets!
  • ¿Aceptan tarjeta?
    Do you accept card?
Quick Quiz
How do you ask "How much does it cost?" in Spanish?
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Getting Around
Directions, transport, locations
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Directions
SpanishEnglishListen
¿Dónde está...?Where is...?
A la derechaTo the right
A la izquierdaTo the left
Derecho / RectoStraight ahead
Cerca / LejosNear / Far
El camiónThe bus (Mexican term)
🇲🇽 Mexican Tip In Mexico, the bus is called "el camión" — not "el autobús" as in Spain. Locals will understand both but "camión" marks you as someone who knows Mexico!
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Food & Restaurants
Order food, Mexican cuisine vocabulary
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Restaurant Phrases
  • ¿Me trae la carta?
    Could you bring the menu?
  • ¿Qué recomienda?
    What do you recommend?
  • Sin picante, por favor
    Without spice, please
    Essential for beginners to Mexican food!
  • La cuenta, por favor
    The bill, please
  • Está delicioso
    It's delicious
🇲🇽 Mexican Tip In Mexico, you typically have to ask for the bill — it's considered rude for a waiter to bring it without being asked. Always say "La cuenta, por favor."

Intermediate — Expat Life in Mexico

The Spanish you actually need to live in Mexico. Immigration office appointments, renting a home, healthcare, banking, and authentic Mexican expressions.

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Immigration Office Spanish (INM)
Handle your residency appointments confidently
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INM Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
El trámiteThe procedure / process
La tarjeta de residenteThe resident card
Tengo una citaI have an appointment
Vigente / VencidoValid / Expired
¿Dónde firmo?Where do I sign?
El folioReference / folio number
La documentaciónThe documentation
Necesito renovar mi visaI need to renew my visa
At the INM Office
  • Vine a recoger mi tarjeta de residente
    I came to pick up my resident card
  • ¿Cuánto tiempo tarda el trámite?
    How long does the process take?
  • Me falta un documento
    I'm missing a document
Quick Quiz
What does "Tengo una cita" mean?
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Renting a Home in Mexico
Apartment vocabulary, contracts, utilities
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Housing Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
Quiero rentar...I want to rent...
El departamentoThe apartment (Mexican term)
El contrato de arrendamientoThe lease contract
La renta mensualThe monthly rent
El depósitoThe deposit
¿Incluye los servicios?Does it include utilities?
Amueblado / Sin amueblarFurnished / Unfurnished
¿Se permiten mascotas?Are pets allowed?
🇲🇽 Mexican Tip In Mexico, apartments are called "departamentos" — not "apartamentos" as in many other Spanish-speaking countries. Using the right word will make negotiations smoother.
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Healthcare & Pharmacy
Doctors, prescriptions, symptoms
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Healthcare Phrases
  • Necesito ver a un médico
    I need to see a doctor
  • Me duele la cabeza / el estómago
    My head / stomach hurts
  • Soy alérgico/a a la penicilina
    I'm allergic to penicillin
  • ¿Necesita receta?
    Does it require a prescription?
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Mexican Slang & Culture
Sound like a local — authentic Mexican expressions
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Slang & Everyday Expressions
ExpressionMeaningListen
ÓraleOK / Let's go / Wow (very versatile!)
¿Qué onda?What's up? (casual greeting)
Chido / ChidaCool / Awesome
AhoritaRight now / soon / later (famously ambiguous!)
No manchesNo way! / You're kidding! (polite)
Qué padreHow cool! / How great!
La chambaWork / job (Mexican slang)
🇲🇽 About "Ahorita" This is the most famous Mexican expression to understand. "Ahorita" can mean "right now," "in a few minutes," "later today," or even "someday." Context is everything — and patience helps!
Quick Quiz
A Mexican friend says "¿Qué onda?" — what are they asking?
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Banking & Finance
Open accounts, ATMs, exchange rates
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Banking Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
Quiero abrir una cuentaI want to open an account
El cajero automáticoATM
El tipo de cambioThe exchange rate
Comprobante de domicilioProof of address
¿Cuál es la comisión?What is the fee?

Advanced — Legal, Professional & Fluency

Master the Spanish needed for property contracts, notaries, business dealings, and navigating Mexico's administrative systems independently.

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Legal & Property Spanish
Notaries, contracts, property ownership
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Legal Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
El notario públicoThe notary public (crucial in Mexico)
La escrituraThe deed / title
El fideicomisoThe trust (for foreign property buyers)
La zona restringidaThe restricted zone (coast/borders)
El poder notarialPower of attorney
Quiero leer el contrato antes de firmarI want to read the contract before signing
🇲🇽 Important In Mexico, the "notario público" is far more powerful than in Canada. They validate all property transfers, company formations, and legal documents. Every major transaction goes through a notario — knowing this vocabulary is essential.
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Tax & Administrative Spanish
RFC, SAT, invoices, IVA
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Tax & Business Vocabulary
SpanishEnglishListen
El RFCMexican tax ID number
El SATMexico's tax authority
La facturaThe official invoice (tax receipt)
El IVAVAT / Sales tax (16% in Mexico)
¿Me puede dar factura?Can you give me an official receipt?
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Advanced Conversation Skills
Negotiate, disagree politely, express nuance
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Advanced Phrases
  • No estoy de acuerdo, pero entiendo su punto
    I disagree, but I understand your point
  • ¿Me podría explicar esa cláusula?
    Could you explain that clause to me?
  • Quisiera modificar este término del contrato
    I would like to modify this contract term
  • Necesito consultar esto con mi abogado
    I need to consult this with my lawyer
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Regional Mexican Vocabulary
CDMX, Jalisco, Yucatán & beyond
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Region by Region
RegionLocal WordMeaningListen
🏙️ CDMXEl chilangoPerson from Mexico City
🌵 JaliscoTapatío/aPerson from Guadalajara
🌴 YucatánBuen provechoEnjoy your meal (said widely here)
🏔️ North MexicoEl regioPerson from Monterrey
🏖️ Riviera MayaLa coloniaNeighbourhood / expat community

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