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Basic Spanish for Mexico travel – HearSay Spanish A1
Get ready for your trip to Mexico with essential phrases and cultural tips. Practice listening and speaking on the go to build confidence for your travels.
Lessons Greetings and first impressions Mark arrives in Mexico and learns how to greet locals properly. He discovers the cultural importance of a warm hello.
Vocabulary hola (hello) buenos días (good morning) buenas tardes (good afternoon) buenas noches (good evening) el nombre (the name) Objectives Greet locals politely at any time of day Understand the importance of warm greetings Essential polite courtesies Navigating a new city requires good manners. Elena teaches Mark the basic pleasantries expected in everyday interactions.
Vocabulary por favor (please) gracias (thank you) de nada (you're welcome) el perdón (the pardon/forgiveness) disculpe (excuse me) Objectives Express gratitude to service workers Apologize or politely get someone's attention Asking for clarification Mark gets a bit confused during a fast-paced conversation. He learns handy phrases to bridge the communication gap.
Vocabulary ¿mande? (what?) no entiendo (I don't understand) hablar (to speak) más despacio (slower) el inglés (the English) Objectives Ask someone to repeat themselves using a Mexican phrase Indicate when you do not understand something Simple introductions Making friends is an essential part of travel. Mark introduces himself to his tour group.
Vocabulary me llamo (my name is) ¿cómo te llamas? (what is your name?) mucho gusto (nice to meet you) el señor (the mister/gentleman) la señora (the Mrs./lady) Objectives Introduce yourself to new friends Address locals respectfully Arriving at the airport Navigating the airport is the first step of the journey. Mark finds his way through customs and baggage claim.
Vocabulary el aeropuerto (the airport) la maleta (the suitcase) el pasaporte (the passport) el baño (the bathroom) dónde está (where is) Objectives Ask for directions to the bathroom Identify basic travel documents and luggage Taking a taxi It is time to head to the accommodation. Mark secures a ride from the airport to his destination.
Vocabulary el taxi (the taxi) la dirección (the address) el hotel (the hotel) ir (to go) el peso (the peso) Objectives Tell a driver your destination address Recognize the local currency Taking local buses For a cost-effective travel option, Mark tries public transit. Elena explains how the local route system works.
Vocabulary el autobús (the bus) el colectivo (the local shared bus) la parada (the stop) el boleto (the ticket) la calle (the street) Objectives Find the nearest bus stop Understand basic public transit options in Mexico Food at a cafe Taking a break from walking, Mark stops at a cafe. He practices ordering a quick beverage and finding a seat.
Vocabulary quisiera (I would like) el café (the coffee) el agua (the water) la mesa (the table) el menú (the menu) Objectives Ask for a table and a menu Order a basic beverage politely Asking for recommendations Elena helps Mark pick out a great place for dinner. He learns how to ask for the best local dishes.
Vocabulary ¿qué recomienda? (what do you recommend?) la comida (the food) delicioso (delicious) el plato (the dish) el restaurante (the restaurant) Objectives Ask locals for food suggestions Express that the food tastes good Dining etiquette and bills After a hearty meal, it is time to wrap up. Mark observes a Mexican dining tradition and settles his tab.
Vocabulary buen provecho (enjoy your meal) la cuenta (the bill) pagar (to pay) el efectivo (the cash) la tarjeta (the card) Objectives Observe Mexican dining etiquette Ask for the bill and state your payment method Shopping at the market The local market is filled with colorful crafts. Mark browses souvenirs and practices asking for prices.
Vocabulary el mercado (the market) ¿cuánto cuesta? (how much does it cost?) comprar (to buy) barato (cheap) caro (expensive) Objectives Ask for item prices in a market Determine if something fits your budget Exploring the city Mark wants to see the sights downtown. He checks to see which attractions are available to visit today.
Vocabulary el centro (the downtown) el museo (the museum) el parque (the park) abierto (open) cerrado (closed) Objectives Find downtown attractions like parks and museums Check if places are open or closed Time and numbers To make sure he doesn't miss his tour, Mark needs to know the schedule. Elena helps him with basic time-telling.
Vocabulary la hora (the time) uno (one) dos (two) tres (three) a qué hora (at what time) Objectives Ask what time an event starts Use basic numbers to coordinate schedules Farewells and well wishes Mark's trip comes to an end. He says goodbye to Elena and thanks her for her invaluable guidance.
Vocabulary adiós (goodbye) hasta luego (see you later) el viaje (the trip) buen viaje (have a good trip) la ayuda (the help) Objectives Say goodbye to new acquaintances politely Wish someone a safe and pleasant journey 