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How to Say ‘No ice, please.’ in Mexican Spanish

Sin hielo, por favor.

seen YEH-loh por fah-BOR

[seen YEH-loh por fah-BOR]

Phrase Breakdown

Sin

[seen]

without

Preposition meaning 'without'; often used for ingredients or ice.

Example

Quiero mi bebida sin azúcar.

I want my drink without sugar.

hielo

[YEH-loh]

ice

Means 'ice'; useful when ordering cold drinks.

Example

Prefiero el refresco sin hielo.

I prefer the soda without ice.

por

[por]

for

Part of the phrase 'por favor,' which adds politeness.

Example

Gracias por esperar aquí.

Thank you for waiting here.

favor

[fah-BOR]

favor

Part of the polite expression 'por favor.'

Example

Te hago un favor mañana.

I'll do you a favor tomorrow.

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