How to Say ‘I do not want a bag.’ in Mexican Spanish
No quiero bolsa.
noh kee-EH-roh BOHL-sah
[noh kee-EH-roh BOHL-sah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico many stores ask whether you want a bag, especially for small purchases. Bringing your own bag is increasingly common, and some places charge for one.
Phrase Breakdown
No
[noh]
no / not
Negation word used before the verb.
No quiero bolsa porque traigo mochila.
I don’t want a bag because I brought a backpack.
quiero
[kee-EH-roh]
I want
From querer; used to express desire or preference.
No quiero pagar extra por una bolsa.
I don’t want to pay extra for a bag.
bolsa
[BOHL-sah]
bag
Shopping bag given at a store or market.
La bolsa de tela es mejor para reutilizar.
The cloth bag is better for reusing.
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