How to Say ‘Excuse me.’ in Mexican Spanish
Oiga.
OY-gah
[OY-gah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: [Oiga] is a very common way to get a stranger's attention in Mexico, including a taxi driver. It can sound abrupt if barked out, so it's softer with a polite tone.
Phrase Breakdown
Oiga
[OY-gah]
listen / excuse me
A polite way to get someone’s attention, like 'excuse me' or 'hey, listen.'
Oiga, ¿acepta tarjeta o solo efectivo?
Excuse me, do you accept card or only cash?
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