How to Say ‘May you have’ in Mexican Spanish
Que tengan
keh TEHN-gahn
[keh TEHN-gahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [Que tengan] uses the plural [ustedes] form, which is what Mexico uses for [you all]. You can reuse this pattern in wishes like [que tengan buena noche] or [que tengan buen viaje].
Phrase Breakdown
Que
[keh]
may / hope that
Que often introduces wishes or polite expressions. In this phrase, it begins a good wish directed at someone.
Que tengan una buena llegada al restaurante.
I hope you have a good arrival at the restaurant.
tengan
[TEHN-gahn]
you have
A form of tener used here in a polite wish: 'may you have.' It is common in courteous expressions.
Que tengan una noche agradable.
Have a pleasant evening.
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