How to Say ‘The elevator’ in Mexican Spanish
El elevador
el eh-leh-bah-DOHR
[el eh-leh-bah-DOHR]
💬 Usage Tip: Mexico says elevador. You may also see ascensor "elevator", which is more common in Spain. Both are understood.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
the
Masculine singular definite article.
«El» acompaña al sustantivo en «El crecimiento».
“El” accompanies the noun in “The growth.”
elevador
[eh-leh-bah-DOHR]
elevator
Common Mexican word for lift between floors.
El elevador no funciona.
The elevator doesn't work.
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