How to Say ‘I don't have any cash on me.’ in Mexican Spanish
No traigo efectivo.
noh TRAI-goh eh-fehk-TEE-boh
[noh TRAI-goh eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
💬 Usage Tip: Mexicans use traer "to bring" to talk about what's on you right now. For example, No traigo cambio means "I don't have change on me."
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
not
Negation word meaning 'not.' It goes before the verb.
En “No soy”, 'No' niega la idea siguiente con claridad.
In “I’m not,” 'No' clearly negates the next idea.
traigo
[TRAI-goh]
I have (on me)
From 'traer'; 'traigo' often means 'I have with me'.
No traigo dinero.
I don't have money on me.
efectivo
[eh-fehk-TEE-boh]
cash
Money in bills or coins, not card payment.
Necesito efectivo porque aquí no aceptan tarjeta.
I need cash because they don't accept card here.
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