12 phrases you’ll actually need in Mexico.
No vocabulary dump. Just natural Mexican Spanish for the moments that get awkward fast—from paying the bill to asking someone to slow down.
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The small phrases that unlock the whole trip.
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Could you speak more slowly?
¿Podría hablar más despacio?
Polite — a safe request with strangers or staff.
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I am still learning Spanish.
Todavía estoy aprendiendo español.
Friendly — useful for setting expectations.
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Where is the bathroom?
¿Dónde está el baño?
Neutral — understood throughout Mexico.
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How do I get to the bus station?
¿Cómo llego a la estación de autobuses?
Mexican Spanish — "central de autobuses" is the local term.
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Do you take cards?
¿Aceptan tarjeta?
Natural in Mexico — tarjeta is commonly singular here.
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How much is this?
¿Cuánto cuesta esto?
Standard — works in any shop.
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I am just looking, thanks.
Solo estoy viendo, gracias.
Friendly — natural with shop staff in Mexico.
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Do you have a table for two?
¿Tiene una mesa para dos?
Standard restaurant phrasing.
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Can I get this without onions?
¿Me lo puede dar sin cebolla?
Polite — natural for ordering in Mexico.
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Could you bring more water?
¿Me puede traer más agua?
Polite — works with servers.
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Is the tip included?
¿La propina está incluida?
Polite — useful when paying.
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Can we pay separately?
¿Podemos pagar por separado?
Standard — works at any restaurant in Mexico.
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