How to Say ‘How are you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cómo estás?
KOH-moh ehs-TAHS
[KOH-moh ehs-TAHS]
💬 Usage Tip: Informal tú form. Use ¿Cómo está? for extra respect with an older person if needed.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: With grandparents in Mexico, many families prefer respectful language, but this varies by family.
Phrase Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
how
Question word used here to ask about someone's condition or feelings.
Le pregunto a mi abuela: ¿Cómo estás?
I ask my grandmother: How are you?
estás
[ehs-TAHS]
you are
Form of estar used to ask how someone is feeling or doing.
En la llamada le digo: ¿Cómo estás?
On the call I say to her: How are you?
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