How do you say "And if they don't want us to find out," in Mexican Spanish?

"And if they don't want us to find out," in Mexican Spanish is "Y si no quieren que nos enteremos,". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Y si no quieren que nos enteremos," mean in English?

"Y si no quieren que nos enteremos," means "And if they don't want us to find out," in English. Usage tip: Starting a sentence with 'Y si' sets up cause-and-effect scenarios or conditions.

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How to Say ‘And if they don't want us to find out,’ in Mexican Spanish

Y si no quieren que nos enteremos,

ee see noh ˈkye-ren keh nos en-te-ˈre-mos

[ee see noh ˈkye-ren keh nos en-te-ˈre-mos]

💬 Usage Tip: Starting a sentence with 'Y si' sets up cause-and-effect scenarios or conditions.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Intrigue grows as characters guess others' motives and actions.

Phrase Breakdown

[ee]

And

Used to connect clauses or sentences.

Example

Y luego vamos.

And then we go.

[see]

Used to introduce a conditional clause.

Example

Si vienes, está bien.

If you come, it's fine.

[noh]

Used to indicate negation.

Example

No quiero más.

I don't want more.

quieren

[ˈkye-ren]

want

Desire for something to happen.

Example

Quieren salir.

They want to go out.

que

[keh]

that

Used to introduce a clause.

Example

Que vengas pronto.

That you come soon.

nos

[nos]

Refers to the speaker and others.

Example

Nos vieron en la calle.

They saw us on the street.

enteremos

[en-te-ˈre-mos]

find out

To learn or become aware of something.

Example

Queremos enterarnos del plan.

We want to find out the plan.

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