How to Say ‘Yes, but that street is closed.’ in Mexican Spanish
Sí, pero esa calle está cerrada.
see PEH-roh EH-sah KAH-yeh ehs-TAH seh-RRAH-dah
[see PEH-roh EH-sah KAH-yeh ehs-TAH seh-RRAH-dah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Street closures for marches, events and roadwork are common on Reforma. A driver saying this is often telling the truth, not stalling.
Phrase Breakdown
Sí, pero esa calle
see PEH-roh EH-sah KAH-yeh
Yes, but that street
'Sí' is joined with what follows so it isn't said alone. Say it in one breath: 'sí, PE-ro E-sa KA-ye'.
Sí, pero esa calle es peligrosa.
Yes, but that street is dangerous.
Words in this phrase
Sí
[see]
yes
Basic word used to give an affirmative answer.
Sí, me interesa conocer más vacantes.
Yes, I'm interested in learning about more openings.
pero
[PEH-roh]
but
A conjunction used to introduce contrast or additional information.
Trabajo en marketing, «Pero» busco un cambio.
I work in marketing, “but” I am looking for a change.
esa
[EH-sah]
that
Used to refer to something already mentioned.
Esa frase es divertida.
That line is funny.
calle
[KAH-yeh]
Street
A public road in a city or town.
Nos vemos en la calle.
See you in the street.
está cerrada.
ehs-TAH seh-RRAH-dah
is closed.
Roll the 'rr' clearly: 'es-TÁ se-RRA-da'.
La puerta está cerrada.
The door is closed.
Words in this phrase
está
[ehs-TAH]
Is
A form of the verb 'estar' to describe location or temporary states.
La televisión está rota.
The TV is broken.
cerrada
[seh-RRAH-dah]
closed
Feminine adjective meaning shut or blocked.
La tienda está cerrada.
The store is closed.
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