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How to Say ‘If you want to stay today’ in Mexican Spanish

Si quiere' quedarte hoy

see kee-EH-reh keh-DAHR-teh oy

[see kee-EH-reh keh-DAHR-teh oy]

💬 Usage Tip: Informal ‘quieres’ shortened to ‘quiere’ in urban slang.

🇲🇽 In Mexico: Staying together due to circumstances (like weather) adds a romantic touch.

Phrase Breakdown

Si

[see]

if

Used to specify a condition.

Example

Si quieres, te acompaño.

If you want, I'll go with you.

quiere

[kee-EH-reh]

want

To feel a need or desire for something.

Example

Quiere un helado.

He/She wants an ice cream.

quedarte

[keh-DAHR-teh]

to stay

To remain in a particular place.

Example

Voy a quedarme en casa.

I am going to stay home.

hoy

[oy]

today

On this present day.

Example

Hoy es mi cumpleaños.

Today is my birthday.

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