How to Say ‘How are you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cómo está?
KOH-moh eh-STAH
[KOH-moh eh-STAH]
💬 Usage Tip: [Está] here uses the same verb as in [¿Dónde está el baño?] and [estoy bien]: it's for temporary state or location. Swap the subject and keep [está]: [¿Cómo está su mamá?]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is polite and a bit formal, good with strangers, staff, or older people. With friends, Mexicans are more likely to say [¿Cómo estás?]
Phrase Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
how
Used to ask about manner or condition; here it starts the polite question 'How are you?'
¿Cómo está su mamá?
How is your mother?
está
[eh-STAH]
are you / is
A form of 'estar' used formally for 'you are' or 'he/she is.'
¿Cómo está usted hoy?
How are you today?
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