How to Say ‘No spicy, please’ in Mexican Spanish
Sin picante, por favor
seen pee-KAHN-teh pohr fah-BOHR
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🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is useful, but in Mexico [sin picante] may still allow a little chile in sauces or cooking. If it matters, say [Nada de picante, por favor] and ask what dishes are truly mild.
Phrase Breakdown
Sin
[seen]
without
Used to ask for something to be omitted.
Sin picante, por favor, porque no tolero el chile.
Without spice, please, because I can't tolerate chili.
picante
[pee-KAHN-teh]
spice/heat
Refers to spicy heat, especially from chili peppers.
Sin picante, por favor, para que sea suave.
Without spice, please, so it will be mild.
por
[pohr]
please/by
Part of the polite request 'por favor.'
Sin picante, por favor, y con salsa aparte.
Without spice, please, and with sauce on the side.
favor
[fah-BOHR]
favor
Completes 'por favor,' the common word for 'please.'
Sin picante, por favor, gracias.
Without spice, please, thank you.
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