How to Say ‘What's new?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Qué novedades hay?
keh noh-beh-DAH-dehs eye
[keh noh-beh-DAH-dehs eye]
💬 Usage Tip: novedades means news or updates, not novelties. It's the go-to word when catching up with family.
Phrase Breakdown
Qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used in questions to ask for specific information.
Uso «qué» para hacer una pregunta clara.
I use “what” to ask a clear question.
novedades
[noh-beh-DAH-dehs]
news / updates
Plural of 'novedad', something new that happened.
Te cuento las novedades.
I'll tell you the news.
hay
[eye]
there is / there are
Form of haber used to say that something exists or is available.
Aquí hay una buena oportunidad para ti.
Here there is a good opportunity for you.
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