Lesson overview
When getting to know locals, they'll often want to get to know more about you as you would about them. These words and phrases helps you express where you're from in Mexican Spanish - getting to know each other's background, place of birth, and hometown is often a great way to connect in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Dive into this lesson now and in 5 minutes you'll come out the other side feeling like you travelled to Mexico and back.
13 words/phrases to learn
¿de dónde eres?
where are you from?
soy
I'm (permanently)
mexicano
Mexican
soy mexicano
I'm Mexican (said by a man)
mexicana
Mexican (female)
soy mexicana
I'm Mexican (said by a woman)
¿y tú?
how about you? (singular informal)
el tiempo
the time; the weather
llevar
to bring; to take; to wear
¿cuánto tiempo ...?
how long...?
¿cuánto tiempo llevas aquí?
how long have you been here?
el mes
the month
llevo 7 meses
I have been here for 7 months
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