How to Say ‘I am just looking.’ in Mexican Spanish
Solo estoy viendo.
SOH-loh ehs-TOY vee-EN-doh
[SOH-loh ehs-TOY vee-EN-doh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is the standard line when a shop worker approaches you and you're not ready to buy. It's polite and very common; it doesn't sound rude.
Phrase Breakdown
Solo
[SOH-loh]
just / only
Used to say you are only doing one thing and nothing more.
Solo estoy viendo, gracias, no necesito ayuda todavía.
I’m just looking, thanks, I don’t need help yet.
estoy
[ehs-TOY]
I am
From estar; used for temporary states or ongoing actions.
Estoy comparando precios antes de comprar.
I am comparing prices before buying.
viendo
[vee-EN-doh]
looking
From ver; in this context it means browsing or looking around.
Solo estoy viendo la ropa de esta tienda.
I’m just looking at the clothes in this store.
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