How to Say ‘This is better’ in Mexican Spanish
Esto es mejor
EH-stoh ehs meh-HOR
[EH-stoh ehs meh-HOR]
💬 Usage Tip: Note the order: 'Esto' (this) comes first, just like English.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Mexicans appreciate honesty, so stating something is 'mejor' helps locals understand your preferences.
Phrase Breakdown
Esto
[EH-stoh]
This
Used to identify a specific thing that is close to the speaker.
Esto debe ser lo que buscamos.
This must be what we're looking for.
es
[ehs]
Is
The third-person singular of the verb 'to be', used to describe or identify someone or something.
La mejor opción es tomar la ruta corta.
The best option is taking the short route.
mejor
[meh-HOR]
Better
Indicates something is of higher quality or more desirable.
Esta ruta es mejor para llegar más rápido.
This route is better to arrive faster.
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