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How to Say ‘In the morning’ in Mexican Spanish

En la mañana

en lah ma-NYAH-nah

[en lah ma-NYAH-nah]

💬 Usage Tip: Common and understandable, though "por la mañana" is often more standard for appointments.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: You’ll hear both in Mexico, and everyday speech is often flexible here.

Phrase Breakdown

En

[en]

in

A preposition used here to place something in a time period.

Example

En la mañana estaré en casa para abrir la puerta.

In the morning I will be at home to open the door.

la

[lah]

the

Feminine singular article used with mañana.

Example

En la mañana llega el técnico.

In the morning the technician arrives.

mañana

[ma-NYAH-nah]

morning

Here mañana means 'morning' because of the phrase en la mañana.

Example

En la mañana tengo tiempo para la visita.

In the morning I have time for the visit.

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