How do you say "Let me count it, please." in Mexican Spanish?

"Let me count it, please." in Mexican Spanish is "Déjeme contar, por favor.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘Let me count it, please.’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "Déjeme contar, por favor." mean in English?

"Déjeme contar, por favor." means "Let me count it, please." in English. Usage tip: [Déjeme] uses the [usted] form, which is common for polite talk with strangers or staff. With someone informal, you'd switch to [déjame].

Déjeme contar, por favor.

DEH-heh-meh kohn-TAR pohr fah-BOHR

[DEH-heh-meh kohn-TAR pohr fah-BOHR]

💬 Usage Tip: [Déjeme] uses the [usted] form, which is common for polite talk with strangers or staff. With someone informal, you'd switch to [déjame].

🇲🇽 In Mexico: At a register, this sounds polite and normal if you want a moment to check the money or count your change. Adding [por favor] keeps it courteous without sounding stiff.

Phrase Breakdown

Déjeme

[DEH-heh-meh]

let me

A polite formal way to say let me do something.

Example

Déjeme hablar con el gerente.

Let me speak with the manager.

contar

[kohn-TAR]

count

To count money, items, or numbers.

Example

Voy a contar el cambio.

I am going to count the change.

Por favor

pohr fah-BOHR

Please

A polite expression added to make the request softer and more courteous.

Example

Espere, por favor.

Wait, please.

Words in this phrase

por

[pohr]

for / by

Used in many expressions; in por favor it helps create the meaning please.

Example

Por favor, cierre la puerta.

Please close the door.

favor

[fah-BOHR]

favor / kindness

In por favor, this word contributes to the polite expression please.

Example

Le pido un favor: diga favor al hablar.

I ask you a favor: say please when speaking.

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