How to Say ‘Enjoy your meal!’ in Mexican Spanish
¡Buen provecho!
bwen proh-VEH-choh
[bwen proh-VEH-choh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico it's common to say provecho even to strangers eating nearby as you pass their table or leave. A quick gracias is the usual reply.
Phrase Breakdown
Buen
[bwen]
good
Short form of “bueno” used before a masculine singular noun.
«Buen» describe «equilibrio» en la expresión.
“Buen” describes “equilibrio” in the expression.
provecho
[proh-VEH-choh]
benefit / enjoyment
Means 'benefit'; used in the set phrase wishing someone a good meal.
Le deseo buen provecho.
I wish you a good meal.
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