How to Say ‘Do you have a mirror in your pocket?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Tienes un espejo en el bolsillo?
tyeh-ness oon eh-speh-ho en el bohl-see-yoh
[tyeh-ness oon eh-speh-ho en el bohl-see-yoh]
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase 'en el bolsillo' translates directly to 'in your pocket.'
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This line is a playful compliment often used to make someone smile.
Phrase Breakdown
¿Tienes
tyeh-ness
Do you have
A question enquiring about possession.
¿Tienes una llave?
Do you have a key?
Words in this phrase
Tienes
[tyeh-ness]
Do you have
Inquiring about someone's possession of an object.
¿Tienes un espejo en tu habitación?
Do you have a mirror in your room?
un espejo
oon eh-speh-ho
a mirror
Reflective object used for seeing oneself.
Mira en el espejo.
Look in the mirror.
Words in this phrase
un
[oon]
a
Referring to one item of a specified thing.
Necesito un espejo para verme.
I need a mirror to see myself.
espejo
[eh-speh-ho]
mirror
Reflective surface, typically of glass.
El espejo estaba roto y no reflejaba bien.
The mirror was broken and didn't reflect well.
en el bolsillo?
en el bohl-see-yoh
in your pocket?
Asking if something is placed inside one's pocket.
Guarda tu billetera en el bolsillo.
Keep your wallet in your pocket.
Words in this phrase
en
[en]
in
Contained or held by something.
Guarda las llaves en el bolso.
Keep the keys in the bag.
el
[el]
the
Used preceding a noun that is specific or well known.
El libro sobre la mesa es el mío.
The book on the table is mine.
bolsillo
[bohl-see-yoh]
Small pouch inside a garment for carrying items.
Guardó el dinero en su bolsillo delantero.
He kept the money in his front pocket.
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