How to Say ‘How about you send me a bank transfer instead?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Y si mejor me hace una transferencia?
ee see meh-HOHR meh AH-seh OO-nah trans-feh-REN-syah
[ee see meh-HOHR meh AH-seh OO-nah trans-feh-REN-syah]
Phrase Breakdown
¿Y si mejor
ee see meh-HOHR
What if instead
This opens a polite suggestion. Keep the tone rising, since a question follows.
¿Y si mejor pedimos pizza?
What if we order pizza instead?
Words in this phrase
Y
[ee]
and
A conjunction used to join words or ideas.
«Y» conecta «trabajo» y «vida personal».
“Y” connects “work” and “personal life.”
si
[see]
if
Introduces a condition or option.
Si quieres, te escribo mañana.
If you want, I’ll write to you tomorrow.
mejor
[meh-HOHR]
actually / on second thought
Used at the start of a sentence to change your mind politely.
Mejor un té, por favor.
Actually, a tea, please.
me hace una transferencia?
meh AH-seh OO-nah trans-feh-REN-syah
you send me a transfer?
The present tense is used for suggestions. The silent 'h' links 'me hace' as 'meh-AH-seh'.
Me hace una transferencia y listo.
You send me a transfer and that's it.
Words in this phrase
me
[meh]
to me
Indirect object pronoun showing who is affected or who cares.
En «Me importa mucho.», «Me» indica a la persona que siente interés.
In “It matters to me a lot,” “Me” shows the person who cares.
hace
[AH-seh]
do (you, formal)
Form of 'hacer' (to do) for usted or he/she.
¿Qué hace usted hoy?
What are you doing today?
una
[OO-nah]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one.'
Una reclutadora me dio su tarjeta hoy.
A recruiter gave me her card today.
transferencia
[trans-feh-REN-syah]
transfer
An electronic bank payment.
Te mando una transferencia.
I'll send you a transfer.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”
David K., 35, Startup Founder
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer