How to Say ‘Very close’ in Mexican Spanish
Muy cerca
mwee SEHR-kah
[mwee SEHR-kah]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and useful. In soccer, this usually means “that almost went in.”
🇲🇽 In Mexico: A classic reaction when everyone leans forward at the same time during a dangerous play.
Phrase Breakdown
Muy
[mwee]
very
Used to add emphasis, meaning to a high degree.
Estuvo Muy emocionante el final del partido.
The end of the match was very exciting.
cerca
[SEHR-kah]
close / near
Means physically near or figuratively almost happening.
El balón quedó cerca de entrar.
The ball was close to going in.
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