¡Qué milagro! literally means "What a miracle!" but in Mexico it's a teasing way of saying "Long time no see!" to someone you haven't seen or heard from in a while.
Casual Use it with friends, family and people your age.
How It's Used
Tone & Context
The tease is friendly: you're pointing out that the other person has been missing. Say it with a smile.
Other ways to say it are "¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte!" and "¡Tanto tiempo!".
Related Expressions
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FAQ: ¡Qué milagro!
¡Qué milagro! literally means "What a miracle!" but in Mexico it's a teasing way of saying "Long time no see!" to someone you haven't seen or heard from in a while.
No. It's a light-hearted tease between people who know each other, and it shows you're happy to see them.
"¡Cuánto tiempo sin verte!" works with anyone.