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How to Say ‘This is your number.’ in Mexican Spanish

Este es su turno.

eh-steh ess soo TOOR-noh

[eh-steh ess soo TOOR-noh]

💬 Usage Tip: turno means your place in line, usually the numbered ticket. You may also hear Es su turno "It's your turn".

Phrase Breakdown

Este es

eh-steh ess

This is

'Este' means 'this'. The two words blend together: ES-tes.

Example

Este es mi hermano.

This is my brother.

Words in this phrase

Este

[eh-steh]

This

Used to refer to a specific thing or situation immediately present or about to be mentioned.

Example

Este libro es interesante.

This book is interesting.

[ess]

Third-person singular of “ser,” used to describe what something is like.

Example

En la pregunta «¿Cómo es...?», «es» pide una descripción.

In the question “What is ... like?”, “es” asks for a description.

su turno.

soo TOOR-noh

your number / your turn ticket.

At offices in Mexico, 'turno' is the numbered ticket that holds your place in line.

Example

Espere su turno, por favor.

Please wait for your turn.

Words in this phrase

[soo]

your / its

A formal possessive used when speaking respectfully to someone about their company.

Example

Me interesa conocer Su empresa y sus valores.

I am interested in getting to know your company and its values.

turno

[TOOR-noh]

turn / queue number

Your place in line, often a numbered ticket at offices.

Example

Tome un turno y espere.

Take a number and wait.

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