How do you say "Sauces first, please." in Mexican Spanish?

"Sauces first, please." in Mexican Spanish is "Las salsas primero, por favor.". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Las salsas primero, por favor." mean in English?

"Las salsas primero, por favor." means "Sauces first, please." in English. Usage tip: Spanish respects politeness by structure, 'por favor' at end.

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How to Say ‘Sauces first, please.’ in Mexican Spanish

Las salsas primero, por favor.

lahs SAHL-sahs pree-MEHR-oh POR fah-VOHR fa-VOHR

[lahs SAHL-sahs pree-MEHR-oh POR fah-VOHR fa-VOHR]

💬 Usage Tip: Spanish respects politeness by structure, 'por favor' at end.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Highlighting preferences prior to negotiation aids clarity.

Phrase Breakdown

Las salsas

lahs SAHL-sahs

Words in this phrase

Las

[lahs]

The

Definite article used before a noun.

Example

Por favor, donde están las salsas primero?

Where are the sauces first, please?

salsas

[SAHL-sahs]

Sauces

Liquid or semi-liquid condiment served with food.

Example

Coloca las salsas primero en la tabla.

Place the sauces first on the table.

primero

[pree-MEHR-oh]

First

Preceding all others in time, order, or importance.

Example

Primero las salsas, por favor.

First the sauces, please.

Por favor

POR fah-VOHR fa-VOHR

Words in this phrase

por

[POR fah-VOHR]

Please

A polite expression used when requesting something.

Example

Pásame las salsas primero, por favor.

Pass me the sauces first, please.

favor

[fa-VOHR]

Favor

A kindly act or requesting phrase.

Example

Por favor, pon las salsas primero.

Please, put the sauces first.

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