How to Say ‘My mom uses a wheelchair.’ in Mexican Spanish
Mi mamá usa silla de ruedas.
mee mah-MAH OO-sah SEE-yah deh RWEH-dahs
[mee mah-MAH OO-sah SEE-yah deh RWEH-dahs]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is clear and neutral language in Mexico for explaining an accessibility need. Saying it before your question helps the staff understand why you're asking.
Phrase Breakdown
Mi mamá
mee mah-MAH
My mom
Refers to the speaker's mother.
Mi mamá está aquí.
My mom is here.
Words in this phrase
Mi
[mee]
my
Possessive adjective showing something belongs to the speaker.
Mi familia llegará a las siete.
My family will arrive at seven.
mamá
[mah-MAH]
mom
Informal, common word for mother.
Mi mamá vendrá conmigo a cenar.
My mom will come with me to dinner.
Usa silla de ruedas
OO-sah SEE-yah deh RWEH-dahs
Uses a wheelchair
Means that the person moves with the help of a wheelchair.
Mi abuela usa silla de ruedas.
My grandmother uses a wheelchair.
Words in this phrase
usa
[OO-sah]
uses
Third person singular of usar; means someone uses something.
Mi mamá usa apoyo para caminar.
My mom uses support to walk.
silla
[SEE-yah]
chair
Means 'chair'; in this phrase it is part of 'wheelchair.'
La silla de ruedas necesita espacio extra.
The wheelchair needs extra space.
de
[deh]
of
Very common preposition meaning 'of' or sometimes 'from.'
El acceso de la entrada es importante.
The entrance access is important.
ruedas
[RWEH-dahs]
wheels
Plural noun meaning 'wheels'; part of the phrase 'silla de ruedas.'
Las ruedas necesitan pasar entre las mesas.
The wheels need to pass between the tables.
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