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Words and phrases
Our Phrases

Mexicans have a very particular way of speaking, with hundreds of quotidian expressions, sayings and idioms.

If during your visit to Mexico you hear the following phrases, don't believe us!

Pay attention to the phrases that you should never take literally!

For us, it can mean in a few minutes, two hours or tomorrow. The next time a Mexican tells you, “See you now," it may not be in the next few minutes. You may have to wait a while…
"Ahorita"
(Now)
The reality is that most of the sauces are spicy in Mexico. Mexicans are born with a high level of tolerance for spicy food. The next time you ask us if something is spicy, don't believe us! You better try a little bit, so you know how "spicy" something is…
“Pica poquito” | “No pica”
(It's a little spicy / not spicy)
If a Mexican comes to you with this phrase, it means that he/she surely has no intention of letting you know anything. Normally, we use it when we are invited to an event we don't want to go to, or when we meet someone on the street, and you agree to “have coffee.” More likely than not, "Sure! I'll let you know," means you won´t hear back from that person…
"Yo te aviso"
(I'll let you know)
This is a common phrase used in meetings, parties or dates. It means "We´ll have one last drink – beer, wine, tequila – then we're leaving," but the reality is we will continue dancing and toasting until we´re kicked out of the building…
“La última y nos vamos”
(The last one, then we'll leave)
This is another phrase that you should never believe literally from a Mexican because the location in question can be close or five blocks away, be careful!
“Es aquí cerquita”
(It is very close)