By Linda Breun from the May 2011 Edition
This is part one of a series of phrases of use to foreign visitors to Mexico. We suggest that you print and save each lesson and practice the phrases regularly.
Sometimes, as it English, the correct phrase is not the one used locally.
Compiled by L Breun.
Greetings
Good morning Buenos dias
Good afternoon Buenas tardes
Good evening/night Buenas noches (after dark)
Goodbye Adios
Hello Hola
How are you? Como esta (usted)?
Very well, thank you Muy bien, gracias
See you soon Hasta pronto
See you later Hasta luego
That’s all right Está bien
Don’t worry No se preocupe
Enjoy your meal Buen Provecho
Greetings
Good morning Buenos dias
Good afternoon Buenas tardes
Good evening/night Buenas noches (after dark)
Goodbye Adios
Hello Hola (pronounced Ola)
How are you? Como esta (usted)?
Very well, thank you Muy bien, gracias
See you soon Hasta pronto
See you later Hasta luego
That’s all right Está bien
Don’t worry No se preocupe
Enjoy your meal Buen Provecho
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