How to Say ‘Oh, the thing is’ in Mexican Spanish
Uy, fíjese que
oo-ee FEE-heh-seh keh
[oo-ee FEE-heh-seh keh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: fíjese que warns that bad news or an excuse is coming. Expect a reason why something can't be done.
Phrase Breakdown
Uy
[oo-ee]
oops / whoa
An exclamation used to react to surprise, danger, or a very close call in a game.
Cuando casi meten gol, todos gritan: ¡Uy!
When they almost score, everyone shouts: Oops!/Whoa!
fíjese
[FEE-heh-seh]
look / you see
Formal command of 'fijarse'; in Mexico a polite way to introduce an explanation.
Fíjese que ya cerramos.
You see, we've already closed.
que
[keh]
that
Used to introduce a clause.
Quiero que lo sepas.
I want you to know.
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