TravelinFrank
Dundas
A question about this place:
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NotYourBroom
Silver Spring
Phrases we found useful:
Hielo, por favor
More ice please. Like most other countries, they don’t put ice in their sodas. Only get ice if you know the water is purified. Many restaurants will put this info on the menu.
la cuenta por favor
check please. They think it’s rude to bring you the check before you ask for it. And so American’s will often sit waiting forever because we aren’t used to asking for the check. A waiter actually taught us this one.
Gracias
Mexicans are very polite and you should be saying this constantly.
No, gracias
You will be approached constantly to buy something. Just keep repeating this phrase. And remember to be polite.
Habla ingles?
Do you speak English? Many people in Mexico speak a little English, so this will help with all of the other phrases you don’t know.
You should also learn to say How much? I can’t remember that one. Don’t get into a cab until you know how much it will cost.
Have fun!
steev
Tucson
Let’s see, what other essential phrases are there that others haven’t covered already? how about “yo soy un pinche gabacho, tengo mucho dinero, entonces dame un burrito grande, mucho tequila, y las chicas muy lindas.”
TravelinFrank
Dundas
I suspected there might be a few ringers in there.
Anyone who has ever seen the old Monty Python skit about the Polish dictionary will know what I mean.
TravelinFrank
Dundas
help!
My best guess at whay they mean …
- yo soy un pinche gabacho: no idea
- tengo mucho dinero: That costs too much (?)
- entonces dame un burrito grande: something about a large burrito
- mucho tequila: (I’ve had) too much tequila (?)
- y las chicas muy lindas: no idea
Cheers
TravelinFrank
jennyofreely
Pittsburgh
To say how much is it: Cuanto cuesta?
Another nice thing to say if you are walking and you want to pass by someone is “Con permiso.” It literally means “with permission.” It’s a nice way of saying “excuse me” in that situation.
I hope you have a great trip!
TravelinFrank
Dundas
Gracias!
Another great phrase we’re likely to use.
I’m absolutely positive we will!
Cheers
TravelinFrank
