How to Say ‘Same to you, young man.’ in Mexican Spanish
Igualmente, joven.
ee-gwahl-MEHN-teh HOH-ben
[ee-gwahl-MEHN-teh HOH-ben]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico joven is a friendly, polite way to address a man who seems younger than you, and it's often used with waiters or drivers whatever their actual age. Hearing it from the driver after a disagreement signals there are no hard feelings.
Phrase Breakdown
Igualmente
[ee-gwahl-MEHN-teh]
likewise / same to you
A polite response meaning the same feeling or wish is returned.
Si alguien te dice que fue un placer conocerte, puedes responder "Igualmente".
If someone tells you it was a pleasure meeting you, you can respond "Likewise."
joven
[HOH-ben]
young man
Friendly Mexican way to address a man.
Que le vaya bien, joven.
Take care, young man.
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