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How to Say ‘You're very kind.’ in Mexican Spanish

Es usted muy amable.

ehs oos-tehd mwee ah-MAH-bleh

[ehs oos-tehd mwee ah-MAH-bleh]

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Using usted with restaurant staff is standard and expected in Mexico. This compliment lands well and often earns extra attention to your request.

Phrase Breakdown

Es usted

ehs oos-tehd

You are

This is the formal 'you' form, polite with staff and strangers. Link the words: es-oos-TED.

Example

¿Es usted el gerente?

Are you the manager?

Words in this phrase

[ehs]

are

Form of 'ser' used with 'usted' (formal you).

Example

Usted es muy paciente.

You are very patient.

usted

[oos-tehd]

you

Formal pronoun used to address one person.

Example

Gracias a usted por su paciencia.

Thank you for your patience.

muy amable.

mwee ah-MAH-bleh

very kind.

'Muy' sounds like 'mwee'. Blend it with ah-MAH-bleh.

Example

Tu mamá es muy amable.

Your mom is very kind.

Words in this phrase

muy

[mwee]

very

An adverb used to intensify an adjective or description.

Example

«Muy» da más fuerza a la idea en «Es muy humana».

“Muy” gives more strength to the idea in “It is very human.”

amable

[ah-MAH-bleh]

kind / nice

"Amable" means "kind" or "nice," often used to thank someone politely.

Example

Fue muy amable al coordinar la visita del plomero.

You were very kind to coordinate the plumber’s visit.

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