How to Say ‘How are you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cómo estás?
KOH-moh eh-STAHS
[KOH-moh eh-STAHS]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally “How are you?” The opening ¿ and closing ? are both used in Spanish questions.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is common with family and friends. With elders, some speakers may choose the more formal ¿Cómo está?
Phrase Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
how
Used in questions to ask about the way someone is doing or feeling.
¿Cómo te fue hoy y cómo estás ahora?
How did it go today and how are you now?
estás
[eh-STAHS]
are you
From the verb estar, used to ask about someone’s current state or feelings.
Abuela, ¿cómo estás después de descansar?
Grandma, how are you after resting?
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