How to Say ‘I'm going to get something to drink.’ in Mexican Spanish
Voy por algo de tomar.
boy pohr AHL-goh deh toh-MAHR
[boy pohr AHL-goh deh toh-MAHR]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: It's polite to offer to bring something back: ¿Quieres algo? "Do you want anything?"
Phrase Breakdown
Voy por algo
boy pohr AHL-goh
I'm going to get something
'Ir por' means 'to go fetch'. Link 'por' and 'algo' together: 'boy-por-AHL-goh'.
Voy por algo de comer.
I'm going to get something to eat.
Words in this phrase
Voy
[boy]
I go / I'm going
Present of 'ir' for 'yo'.
Voy al estadio.
I'm going to the stadium.
por
[pohr]
for
Common preposition used to indicate reason, motive, or thanks.
Te escribo "Por" tu apoyo durante la feria de empleo.
I’m writing to you for your support during the job fair.
algo
[AHL-goh]
something
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'something'; refers to an unspecified thing.
Busco algo que me motive más.
I’m looking for something that motivates me more.
de tomar.
deh toh-MAHR
to drink.
Completes 'algo de tomar' (something to drink). Stress 'to-MAR' and let your voice fall at the end.
Trae algo de tomar.
Bring something to drink.
Words in this phrase
de
[deh]
of
A preposition that links nouns, often meaning “of” or “about.”
En «cultura de trabajo», «de» conecta las dos ideas.
In “work culture,” “de” connects the two ideas.
tomar
[toh-MAHR]
Drink
'Tomar' is a verb meaning to drink or to take, implying consumption.
Quiero tomar agua.
I want to drink water.
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