How to Say ‘Young man.’ in Mexican Spanish
Joven.
HOH-ben
[HOH-ben]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, [joven] can be used to address a man politely even if he's not especially young. It can sound friendly, but with a taxi driver [oiga] is more neutral and safer.
Phrase Breakdown
Joven
[HOH-ben]
young man; young person
A polite way to call a young man or get someone's attention, like 'young man' or 'sir' in context.
Joven, ¿acepta tarjeta?
Young man, do you accept card?
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