Hear how Mexicans actually say it. Short videos of real phrases, from slang you'll hear every day to ordering tacos and getting around. Turn your sound on, listen, then say it out loud.
Slang & Reactions
¿Qué onda? What's up?¡No manches! No way! / You're kidding!¡Qué padre! · ¡Qué chido! That's awesome! · Cool!¡Híjole! Wow / Dang / Oh no!Ni modo. Oh well / Too bad.¡A poco! Really? / No way!Aguas. Watch out!Ahorita voy. I'll go right now… or in a bit.¡Qué flojera! · Me dio flojera. What a drag · I couldn't be bothered.
Meeting People & Small Talk
¿Cuál es tu nombre? What's your name?Ahí la llevo. I'm hanging in there.
Eating Out
At the taco stand For here or to go, with everything, and how spicy it isPaying the bill Enjoy your meal, the check, together or separately
Getting Around & Shopping
Taking an Uber I'm going by Uber, the car's here, drop me off, thanks for the rideAt the market Per kilo, half a kilo, and the lowest price
Every phrase here comes from PalabraFlow. The app has 1,000 real Mexican phrases with audio in 40 real-life situations, and scores your pronunciation when you say them out loud. New phrases also go out on our WhatsApp channel.
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