What are common Mexican phrases?

What are some popular Mexican phrases?

What words can only Mexicans say?

What is Mexican slang for cool?

Chido/a

Chido/a is a Mexican adjective meaning “awesome” or “cool”. It's used the same the way you would use guay in Spain. For example: Es un vato chido – He's a cool guy!

What do Mexicans say for Hello?

The common verbal greeting is “Buenos dias” (Good day), “Buenas tardes” (Good afternoon) or “Buenas noches” (Good evening/night) depending on the time of day. A more casual greeting is “Hola” (Hello), “¿Qué tal?” (What's up?) or “¿Cómo estás?” (How are you?).

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What should I reply to Hola?

This phrase means “how are you?” and can be used not only to find out how somebody is feeling, but can also be used as a way to say hello. If in passing someone says “hola!” to you, it would acceptable to reply: “como estas?”

How do you say no in Mexican?

Is Chulo an insult?

By the late 1980s, chulo was an insult, referring to an effeminate man or a pimp. In the 1990s, when Mexican-Americans were referred to as chulos, the term carried with it overtones of class—lower-income gangsters and recent immigrant laborers were insultingly referred to as chulos.

What is Chinga?

chinga f (plural chingas) (Llanito) chewing gum. (Mexico) work.

How do Mexicans say wow?

¡Guau! This interjection is an anglicism, as it's the Spanish spelling of the English word “wow!” It's used to express surprise, admiration, or even disappointment. ¡Guau!

What is cool Spanish slang?

How do Mexicans say yes?

¡Sí! (Yes) The Spanish word for 'yes' is 'sí. '

What do Mexicans say when mad?

Estoy molesto / molesta

The expression estoy molesto (I'm upset) is understood in all Spanish-speaking countries and is considered one of the most common Spanish expressions of anger.

How do Mexicans say no worries?

No te preocupes

This translates as “Do not worry” and it is probably the expression people in Mexico use the most, as it also means “No hay problema”.

How do you say okay in Mexico?

“OK” is actually universal, But “Bien” or “mas o menos” - “Well” or “decent” - are some spanish terms for OK!

What do Mexicans say for friend?

Cuate, Compa, Cabrón & Carnal

Cuate is slang for 'friend', as is compa, carnal and cabrón. They tend to be used to varying degrees depending which part of Mexico you're in, and cabrón can also be used as an insult at times.

What is Punta Punta?

punta f (plural puntes) point, tip. pinch, bit (small amount) peak, top.

What does JOTO mean?

Noun. joto m (plural jotos) (vulgar, derogatory, Mexico, Honduras) gay (male homosexual)

What is Mames Guey?

No mames is sometimes extended to no mames güey (no-mah-mess-goo-ee) and no mames wey (no-mah-mess-way), which both roughly mean “No way, dude!” Wey and güey are both Spanish slang words meaning “dude” or “guy,” though wey can also connote “idiot.”

What is Papi Chulo?

Papi chulo ("cute daddy" in Caribbean Spanish) is a Spanish term of endearment for males.

What is Mami Chulo?

But in most of Latin America, however, chula means “cute” or “pretty.” Chula is often seen in the phrase mami chula, a Spanish form of “hot mama” for a sexy woman. Its male counterpart is papi chulo, for a “ladies' man.”

What is guapo?

good-looking or handsome (unisex) smart or elegant.

What is I love you in Mexico?

Well, you've come to the right place. Let's start with the basics. I love you in Spanish is te amo. This is the most direct translation of “I love you” there is.

How do you say bye in Mexico?

What does no bueno mean?

no bueno (not comparable) (US, informal, mildly humorous) not good; no good; bad.