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Scene illustrating a Mexican Spanish-language top 50 phrases to get by mexico conversation

Key Phrases

Quiero esto

I want this

La cuenta, por favor

The check, please

No picante

Not spicy

Skills You'll Learn

Ordering food and drinks

Pedir comida y bebida

Requesting the bill

Solicitar la cuenta

Expressing spicy food preferences

Expresar preferencias sobre el picante

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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Menú

meh-noo

Menu

💬 Pronounce it like 'meh-nu'.

🇲🇽 In many places, the menu often features regional specialties.

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💧

Agua

ah-gwah

Water

💬 Remember, 'agua' is feminine despite the 'el' in singular form: el agua.

🇲🇽 Bottled water is common, as tap water might not be safe to drink.

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🍺

Cerveza

ser-veh-sah

Beer

💬 Say it like 'ser-veh-sa'.

🇲🇽 Mexico is famous for its beers like Corona and Modelo.

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🥃

Tequila

teh-kee-lah

Tequila

💬 Pronounced 'teh-KEE-lah'.

🇲🇽 Tequila is a traditional Mexican spirit made from agave.

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Café

kah-feh

Coffee

💬 Sounds just like the English 'cafe'.

🇲🇽 Don't miss trying Mexican coffee; it's rich and aromatic.

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👍

Quiero esto

kee-eh-roh ehs-toh

I want this

💬 Use 'quiero' when pointing to something.

🇲🇽 Perfect for markets or street stalls when you can't name the item.

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😋

Delicioso

deh-lee-see-oh-soh

Delicious

💬 'Deh-lee-see-OH-so' is how it sounds.

🇲🇽 Mexican cuisine is known for its bold and diverse flavors.

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La cuenta, por favor

lah kwen-tah por fah-vor

The check, please

💬 It's polite to add 'por favor' (please).

🇲🇽 Don't forget to check if service is included in the bill.

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🥦

Vegetariano

veh-heh-tah-ree-ah-noh

Vegetarian

💬 For females, use 'vegetariana'.

🇲🇽 Being vegetarian is increasingly popular and often accommodated.

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