How to Say ‘I only have a card.’ in Mexican Spanish
Solo traigo tarjeta.
SO-loh TRY-go tar-HEH-tah
[SO-loh TRY-go tar-HEH-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: [Traer] literally means [to bring], but in Mexico it's also often used for what you're carrying on you: [Traigo efectivo], [No traigo cambio]. So [traigo tarjeta] naturally means [I have a card on me].
Phrase Breakdown
Solo
[SO-loh]
only; just
Shows limitation to one thing.
Solo traigo tarjeta hoy.
I only have a card with me today.
traigo
[TRY-go]
I bring; I have on me
Means what you are carrying with you at the moment.
Solo traigo tarjeta y no efectivo.
I only have a card with me and no cash.
tarjeta
[tar-HEH-tah]
card
Usually means a bank card or credit/debit card in payment situations.
Solo traigo tarjeta para pagar el viaje.
I only have a card to pay for the ride.
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