Mexico City

Use itA courteous greeting from morning until around midday; especially useful before any request.

Use itUse from midday into the early evening when entering a shop, taxi, lift, or reception.

Use itWorks both as an evening greeting and when saying goodnight.

Use itFriendly and universal; add a time-of-day greeting with strangers for extra courtesy.

Use itAdd it to requests in shops, restaurants, hotels, and transport.

Use itThe everyday expression of thanks.

Use itA warmer expression of gratitude.

Use itA standard reply to gracias.

Use itUse with a stranger to get attention, pass by, or apologise politely.

Use itA brief apology, useful after a small bump or interruption.

Use itSay this when moving through a crowd or leaving a table.

Use itA clear affirmative.

Use itA clear negative.

Use itUseful for accepting a suggestion or confirming an arrangement.

Use itSay this before asking someone to repeat or slow down.

Use itA polite request when spoken Spanish is moving too quickly.

Use itUse with strangers or staff; the phrasing is respectful and neutral.

Use itA polite first-meeting question using usted grammar.

Use itPut your name at the end.

Use itA warm and standard response to an introduction.

Use itUse with a stranger, elder, or service professional.

Use itA natural reply to ¿Cómo está?

Use itPolite small talk using usted grammar.

Use itAdd your country or city.

Use itSets expectations kindly at the start of a conversation.

Use itA polite language question for a stranger or member of staff.

Use itOften invites patience and encouragement.

Use itA slightly more formal alternative to mucho gusto.

Use itA friendly everyday goodbye.

Use itA warm closing when leaving a shop, taxi, or reception.

Use itAdd a station, street, landmark, toilet, or neighbourhood.

Use itShow the place on a map if pronunciation causes confusion.

Use itUseful with a taxi driver or at a transport desk.

Use itAsk before deciding whether to walk or ride.

Use itA basic direction.

Use itA basic direction.

Use itCommon in Mexico for continuing straight.

Use itUse to indicate a drop-off point.

Use itA polite request to a taxi or ride driver.

Use itTraffic and service conditions can change the answer.

Use itUseful for the Metro or Metrobús.

Use itAsk when changing Metro, Metrobús, or other routes.

Use itConfirm the destination before boarding.

Use itUseful when asking where to buy a transport card; clarify the type if needed.

Use itFor the Integrated Mobility card used across much of the network.

Use itUseful in large stations, malls, and buildings.

Use itAsk a driver or fellow passenger if you may miss the stop.

Use itWorks for Metro or Metrobús when the context is clear.

Use itChange the number to match your group.

Use itA concise restaurant request.

Use itA good way to invite a local suggestion.

Use itA polite way to begin an order.

Use itUse when each person at the table orders in turn.

Use itChoose the ending you use for yourself and clarify any ingredients you avoid.

Use itAsk about the complete dish, including broth or garnish.

Use itUseful for checking milk, cheese, cream, or butter.

Use itName the allergen clearly and show a written allergy card as backup.

!For a severe allergy, do not rely on this phrase alone; confirm ingredients and cross-contact directly.

Use itAsk while ordering; salsa may still arrive separately.

Use itA natural Mexican Spanish question about heat from chilli.

Use itSpecify still or sparkling if it matters to you.

Use itAdd this while ordering a drink.

Use itIn Mexico, orden commonly means one serving.

Use itAn enthusiastic compliment about food.

Use itOften said to diners when joining, passing, or leaving a table.

Use itA standard request when ready to pay.

Use itAsk before the bill is prepared at smaller venues.

Use itUse for takeaway or leftovers.

Use itA polite way to finish an order.

Use itA standard question in shops and markets.

Use itChecks whether bargaining is appropriate.

Use itAsk lightly in a market or artisan stall, not where prices are clearly fixed.

Use itA friendly response when browsing.

Use itPoint to the item and specify the size if you know it.

Use itFor clothing; the ending changes with the grammatical gender and number of the item.

Use itUseful when trying on clothing.

Use itChico is the common Mexican choice here; chica agrees with a feminine item.

Use itUse esta for a grammatically feminine item.

Use itAsk before committing to a purchase.

Use itUseful when paying cash with a larger note.

Use itUseful at shops, hotels, and service desks.

Use itReservación is standard in Mexico; have the booking name ready.

Use itAdd the booking name.

Use itAt a hotel, salida is understood from context; check-out is also common.

Use itAsk reception before check-in or after checkout.

Use itFor an additional or replacement room key.

Use itA clear maintenance request.

Use itA concise room-maintenance report.

Use itWifi is commonly pronounced wee-fee in Spanish.

Use itA simple request to reception or housekeeping.

Use itCall out loudly only when urgent assistance is needed.

Use itA direct request to call Mexico's national emergency number.

Use itA direct medical-emergency request.

Use itUse for urgent medical assistance.

Use itShow a map if possible.

Use itPoint to the injury if appropriate.

Use itUse to communicate an urgent breathing problem.

Use itUseful at a hotel desk, shop, or official help point.

Use itA concise statement when seeking official assistance.

Use itChoose the ending you use for yourself and seek help from staff or authorities.

Use itA firm command using the respectful usted form.

Use itA clear boundary in an unsafe or unwanted situation.

Use itA general request when you can safely approach staff or authorities.

Use itAn extremely common casual Mexican greeting among peers.

!Use with friends or people speaking casually, not as the first greeting in a formal setting.

Use itA friendly, neutral check-in.

Use itA relaxed reply to a check-in.

Use itA widely understood Mexican expression of approval.

Use itInformal praise common in Mexico.

!Keep it for casual company; padre is slightly safer across ages and settings.

Use itIts meaning changes with tone: surprise, agreement, or encouragement.

!Listen to context before copying it; a sharp tone can sound like pressure.

Use itA quick casual way to agree to a plan.

Use itA very Mexican, informal expression of surprise or disbelief.

Use itA casual exclamation of surprise among peers.

!It is a softened substitute for a vulgar expression; avoid it with strangers, elders, or at work.

Use itIn Mexican conversation, timing depends heavily on context; ask for a specific time when it matters.

Use itA brief casual agreement, common when settling a plan.

Use itDistinctly chilango-flavoured agreement among peers.

!Very informal and locally marked; do not use in formal service interactions.

Use itA polite Mexican response when someone calls you or you did not hear them.

!Despite the literal form, it usually signals attentiveness, not submission.

Use itWarm greeting for someone you already know.

Use itA friendly, natural invitation among peers.

Use itCan close a task or signal that something should stop.

!Tone matters: it can sound firm or annoyed.

Use itAn informal Mexican reassurance.

Use itA flexible Mexican expression whose meaning depends on context.

!Use only after you understand the situation and tone.

Use itUseful at a restaurant, market, taxi, or small business when you want to confirm cash is accepted.

Use itAsk while indicating your phone or contactless card; availability depends on the terminal.

Use itUse when you need each item, tax, or fee shown separately.

Use itAsk before the payment process begins; some restaurants may not split a bill.

Use itCheck the bill before adding another tip, especially for a larger group.

Use itAsk when a service, delivery, conversion, or card fee is unclear.

Use itStay discreet and offer another payment method; your bank may need to authorize the card.

Use itPoint to the specific line and ask calmly before paying or leaving.