How to Say ‘I have a question before reserving, please.’ in Mexican Spanish
Tengo una pregunta antes de reservar, por favor.
TEHN-goh OO-nah preh-GOON-tah AHN-tehs deh reh-sehr-BAHR pohr fah-BOHR
[TEHN-goh OO-nah preh-GOON-tah AHN-tehs deh reh-sehr-BAHR pohr fah-BOHR]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Flagging a question before you commit is a polite, natural way to open a call. Staff won't find it fussy, and it gives them a moment to get someone who knows the details.
Phrase Breakdown
Tengo una pregunta
TEHN-goh OO-nah preh-GOON-tah
I have a question
Say this as one smooth group: 'tengounapregunta'.
Tengo una pregunta sobre el precio.
I have a question about the price.
Words in this phrase
Tengo
[TEHN-goh]
I have
From the verb 'tener'; used to state possession or that you have a problem.
Tengo una fuga en el baño.
I have a leak in the bathroom.
una
[OO-nah]
a
Feminine singular indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one.'
Una reclutadora me dio su tarjeta hoy.
A recruiter gave me her card today.
pregunta
[preh-GOON-tah]
question
Feminine noun meaning a question you ask.
Tengo una pregunta sobre el menú.
I have a question about the menu.
antes de reservar,
AHN-tehs deh reh-sehr-BAHR
before booking,
This part says when you're asking. Pause slightly at the comma.
Llámame antes de reservar.
Call me before booking.
Words in this phrase
antes
[AHN-tehs]
before
Adverb of time; used with 'de' before a verb or noun.
Llámame antes de salir.
Call me before leaving.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition that links nouns, often meaning “of” or “about.”
En «cultura de trabajo», «de» conecta las dos ideas.
In “work culture,” “de” connects the two ideas.
reservar
[reh-sehr-BAHR]
to reserve / book
Infinitive verb used for booking tables, rooms or tickets.
Voy a reservar para las ocho.
I'm going to book for eight o'clock.
por favor.
pohr fah-BOHR
please.
This polite ending is very common in Mexico. Stress fa-VOR.
Un café, por favor.
A coffee, please.
Words in this phrase
por
[pohr]
for
Common preposition used to indicate reason, motive, or thanks.
Te escribo "Por" tu apoyo durante la feria de empleo.
I’m writing to you for your support during the job fair.
favor
[fah-BOHR]
favor
Noun; in 'por favor' it means please.
Una mesa, por favor.
A table, please.
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