Mexican Spanish has a flavor of its own. Spanish has always been one of the most spoken languages around the world, that’s why there are so many different variants and accents, but no matter what Spanish-speaking country you are in, there will always be many colloquial words that the locals will use on a daily basis. In Mexico some phrases have multiple meanings, for example:

Here are some other examples of very commonly used phrases by Mexican Spanish speakers, take a look and don’t be afraid to use them next time you’re having a Spanish conversation!

All of these phrases/words will never be taught in a regular Spanish class setting, but you must know them and be able to include them in your conversation if you want to talk like a real local.

 

How to learn Mexican Spanish like a local

The best way to pick up Mexican Spanish is to hear it where it lives: at a taco stand, in a market, or chatting with your guide on the way to a museum. For example, you will quickly notice how often locals soften a request with a diminutive, or how one word can change meaning depending on the tone. In addition, hearing these phrases in context makes them much easier to remember than a vocabulary list.

That is exactly how we teach. Join one of our immersion experiences in Mexico City, such as the street food tour, or combine them with our Spanish courses to practice what you learn the same day. Want more everyday expressions? Visit the WeSpeak blog.

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