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How to Say ‘Plus the tip’ in Mexican Spanish

Más la propina

mahs lah proh-PEE-nah

[mahs lah proh-PEE-nah]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Tip the valet on top of the fee when they bring your car back. Around 20 to 50 pesos is typical.

Phrase Breakdown

Más

[mahs]

plus

Used to add an amount, like 'plus' in prices.

Example

Son cien pesos más IVA.

It's a hundred pesos plus tax.

la

[lah]

the

Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.

Example

La frase «La cultura de trabajo» empieza con «La».

The phrase “The work culture” begins with “La.”

propina

[proh-PEE-nah]

tip

Money left for the server; in Mexico usually 10-15% of the bill.

Example

Dejamos una propina para el mesero.

We left a tip for the waiter.

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