How to Say ‘What are you going to eat?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Tú qué vas a comer?
too keh vahs ah koh-MEHR
[too keh vahs ah koh-MEHR]
💬 Usage Tip: Putting tú first gives it a "what about you?" feel, often after you've shared your own plans. You can do the same with others: ¿Y ella qué quiere? "And what does she want?"
Phrase Breakdown
¿Tú qué
too keh
What (about) you
'Tú' (you) comes first for emphasis, then 'qué' (what). Both words carry an accent. Say them smoothly as 'too-KEH'.
¿Tú qué quieres?
What do you want?
Words in this phrase
Tú
[too]
you
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing.
¿Cómo estás tú hoy?
How are you today?
qué
[keh]
what
An interrogative word used in questions to ask for specific information.
Uso «qué» para hacer una pregunta clara.
I use “what” to ask a clear question.
vas a comer?
vahs ah koh-MEHR
are you going to eat?
'Ir a' + infinitive talks about the near future. Link 'vas a' as 'VAH-sah' and stress the end of 'comer'.
¿Vas a comer tacos?
Are you going to eat tacos?
Words in this phrase
vas
[vahs]
you are going
Form of 'ir'; with 'a' + verb it expresses the near future.
¿Vas a venir mañana?
Are you going to come tomorrow?
a
[ah]
to
Preposition used before a person as the object of introduction.
Voy a a la mesa de empresas internacionales.
I'm going to the table of international companies.
comer
[koh-MEHR]
to eat / to have lunch
Verb 'to eat'; in Mexico often means the main afternoon meal.
Vamos a comer a las tres.
Let's have lunch at three.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.”
David K., 35, Startup Founder
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer