How do you say "Don't worry" in Mexican Spanish?

"Don't worry" in Mexican Spanish is "No se apure". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

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How to Say ‘Don't worry’ in Mexican Spanish

Q: What does "No se apure" mean in English?

"No se apure" means "Don't worry" in English. Usage tip: [No se apure] uses the formal form, so it's the polite way to tell one person "don't worry." With a friend, you'd hear [no te apures].

No se apure

noh seh ah-POO-reh

[noh seh ah-POO-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: [No se apure] uses the formal form, so it's the polite way to tell one person "don't worry." With a friend, you'd hear [no te apures].

🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is a very natural Mexican reassurance in everyday interactions, including with drivers, porters, and older strangers.

Phrase Breakdown

[noh]

don't

Negation used before a formal command to mean 'don't.'

Example

No se apure, todavía no es la entrada correcta.

Don't hurry, it's still not the correct entrance.

Se apure

seh ah-POO-reh

Hurry up; rush

Polite or general form of 'apurarse', meaning to hurry or get anxious.

Example

No se apure, hay tiempo.

Don't hurry, there's time.

Words in this phrase

[seh]

yourself

Reflexive pronoun used with apurarse in the formal command.

Example

No se apure, yo saco las maletas primero.

Don't hurry, I'll take out the suitcases first.

apure

[ah-POO-reh]

hurry up

Formal command form, though with 'no' it means 'don't hurry.'

Example

No se apure, el chofer puede esperar un momento.

Don't hurry, the driver can wait a moment.

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