Language Guide
Spanish Phrasebook
Essential phrases for your Mexico World Cup experience. Learn to cheer, order food, and navigate like a local!
👋 Greetings & Basics
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Good morning
Buenos dias
BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs
Good afternoon
Buenas tardes
BWEH-nahs TAR-dehs
Good evening/night
Buenas noches
BWEH-nahs NOH-chehs
Goodbye
Adios
ah-dee-OHS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-see-ahs
You're welcome
De nada
deh NAH-dah
Excuse me
Disculpe
dees-KOOL-peh
Sorry
Lo siento
loh see-EN-toh
Yes
Si
see
No
No
noh
🇲🇽 Mexican Slang
These casual expressions will help you blend in with locals and add flavor to your conversations!
¡Orale!
Wow! / Right on! / Let's go!
Versatile expression of agreement, excitement, or encouragement
¡Que padre!
How cool!
Express enthusiasm about something awesome
Chido/Chida
Cool, awesome
Casual way to say something is great
Guey/Wey
Dude, buddy
Casual term for friend (be careful - context matters!)
No manches
No way! / You're kidding!
Expression of disbelief or surprise
¡Echale!
Go for it! / Come on!
Encouragement, especially at matches
Chela
Beer
Casual/slang term for cerveza
Cuate
Friend, pal
Friendly term, like "buddy"
Neta
Truth, for real
"La neta" = the truth; "¿Neta?" = Really?
Sale
Okay, deal
Informal agreement
Language Tips for Mexico
Be Polite
Mexicans appreciate politeness. Use "por favor" (please) and "gracias" (thank you) liberally. Add "con permiso" when passing by someone.
Formal vs Informal
Use "usted" (formal you) with elders and in professional settings. "Tu" (informal you) is fine with peers and younger people.
Try Your Best
Locals love when visitors try to speak Spanish! Even basic attempts are warmly appreciated. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.