How to Say ‘How tall are you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cuánto mide usted?
KWAHN-toh MEE-deh oos-TEHD
[KWAHN-toh MEE-deh oos-TEHD]
💬 Usage Tip: Spanish asks "how much do you measure" with medir, not "how tall are you." The answer uses the same verb: mido "I measure."
Phrase Breakdown
Cuánto
[KWAHN-toh]
how much
Question word used to ask about amount, price, or quantity in the singular.
¿Cuánto cuesta este café?
How much does this coffee cost?
mide
[MEE-deh]
measure (you measure)
Form of 'medir'; used to ask or state someone's height.
Mi hijo mide un metro.
My son is one meter tall.
usted
[oos-TEHD]
you (formal)
“Usted” is the respectful form of “you,” often appropriate with a mother-in-law or father-in-law.
Esto es para usted, señora.
This is for you, ma’am.
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