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How to Say ‘You are very kind.’ in Mexican Spanish

Usted es muy amable.

oos-TEHD ehs mwee ah-MAH-bleh

[oos-TEHD ehs mwee ah-MAH-bleh]

💬 Usage Tip: usted is the polite "you" and takes the same verb form as "he" or "she": es, not eres.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Use usted with strangers, especially anyone older. It keeps a compliment respectful rather than overly familiar.

Phrase Breakdown

Usted es

oos-TEHD ehs

You are (formal)

'Usted' is the respectful 'you.' The final 'd' is very soft: 'oos-TEH-des.'

Example

Usted es mexicano.

You are Mexican.

Words in this phrase

Usted

[oos-TEHD]

you (formal)

“Usted” is the respectful form of “you,” often appropriate with a mother-in-law or father-in-law.

Example

Esto es para usted, señora.

This is for you, ma’am.

[ehs]

are

Form of 'ser' used with 'usted'; describes permanent traits.

Example

Usted es muy inteligente.

You are very smart.

muy amable.

mwee ah-MAH-bleh

very kind

'Amable' means kind or friendly and stays the same for men and women. Pronounce it 'ah-MAH-bleh.'

Example

Gracias, es muy amable.

Thank you, you're very kind.

Words in this phrase

muy

[mwee]

very

An adverb used to intensify an adjective or description.

Example

«Muy» da más fuerza a la idea en «Es muy humana».

“Muy” gives more strength to the idea in “It is very human.”

amable

[ah-MAH-bleh]

kind; nice

Used to praise someone's considerate or generous behavior.

Example

Siempre nos ayuda; Gracias, qué amable. de verdad.

She always helps us; thank you, how kind, truly.

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