How to Say ‘...a minute?’ in Mexican Spanish
...un minuto?
oon mee-NOO-toh
[oon mee-NOO-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: “Un minuto” is a fixed mini-request; you can swap in “un segundo” (even shorter).
🇲🇽 In Mexico: People often say “Ahorita” when agreeing—meaning can range from “right now” to “in a bit,” depending on context.
Phrase Breakdown
un
[oon]
a / one
Indefinite article meaning “a,” or the number “one.” In "un minuto," it means “a minute.”
¿Tienes un minuto para ver una demo rápida?
Do you have a minute to see a quick demo?
minuto
[mee-NOO-toh]
minute
A unit of time. In conference settings, "un minuto" is a polite way to ask for a very short amount of time.
Solo necesito un minuto para explicarte la idea.
I only need a minute to explain the idea to you.
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