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How to Say ‘You look thinner.’ in Mexican Spanish

Te veo más delgado.

teh BEH-oh mahs del-GAH-doh

[teh BEH-oh mahs del-GAH-doh]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Mexican relatives comment on weight openly, and "thinner" is usually a compliment or friendly concern. Take it in stride rather than as rude.

Phrase Breakdown

Te veo

teh BEH-oh

You look (to me) / I see you

'Ver' plus an adjective means 'you look...'. 'Veo' is two syllables: BEH-oh.

Example

Te veo muy contento.

You look very happy.

Words in this phrase

[teh]

you

Refers to the person being addressed.

Example

Te vi ayer.

I saw you yesterday.

veo

[BEH-oh]

I see

'Yo' present form of 'ver' (to see).

Example

Veo el mar desde aquí.

I see the sea from here.

más delgado.

mahs del-GAH-doh

thinner.

'Más' plus an adjective forms a comparison. Use 'delgada' for a woman. The 'd' between vowels is soft: del-GAH-doh.

Example

Estás más delgado que antes.

You're thinner than before.

Words in this phrase

más

[mahs]

Adverb or determiner meaning 'more'; used to increase quantity or degree.

Example

Quiero más retos en mi trabajo.

I want more challenges in my job.

delgado

[del-GAH-doh]

thin / slim

Describes someone who is slender.

Example

Mi hermano está muy delgado.

My brother is very thin.

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