FREE List of 75 Mexican Spanish Phrases and Expressions

Common Mexican Spanish Expressions Cheat Sheet

¡Ándale pues!
Bien pedo
El mero mero
¡No manches!
¡Qué pocamadre!

If you don’t know what these phrases mean, get ready to jump into the exciting world of Mexican Spanish expressions. This cheat sheet (also available to download for free) is packed with all the popular phrases and their meanings, giving you a peek into the lively language of Mexico.

Exploring Mexican Spanish Expressions

From “Dar atole con el dedo” (to trick or fool somebody) to “¡Qué chingón!” (awesome! cool!), this compilation has a bunch of expressions that really capture the Mexican vibe. Whether you want to spice up your vocab, understand slang, or just enjoy the colorful language of Mexico, this list has got you covered.

Understanding the Context of Mexican Spanish

Each expression comes with a simple definition to help you get what it’s all about. For example, “No te hagas bolas” means “Don’t get confused,” while “Chinga tu madre” is a super strong way to show you’re really mad.

By digging into these expressions, you’ll get a better feel for Mexican Spanish and how these phrases are used in everyday life.

More Mexican Spanish Slang

If you’re hungry for more Mexican Spanish slang, here are some resources for you:

• Quick Guide to Mexican Spanish Book
• Quick Guide to More Mexican Spanish Book
• Mexican Spanish Slang Resources & Essentials

Whether you’re a language lover, Spanish student, or just curious about Mexican culture, these resources are your ticket to more learning and fun.

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List of 75 Common Mexican Spanish Phrases and Expressions with English Definitions

Get ready to have a blast exploring the lively and dynamic world of Mexican Spanish expressions with this essential list. By getting familiar with these common phrases and what they mean, you’ll not only boost your language skills but also get a real taste of the colorful and diverse world of Mexican Spanish.

	Expression	Definition
1	A huevo	By force, forced to do something
2	A la chingada	Fuck it!
3	A poco	Seriously? Really?
4	Agarrarse del chongo	A fight or discussion, generally among women
5	Aguas	Look out! An expression of warning
6	Águila o sol	Heads or tails?
7	Ah cabrón	Expression of surprise, incredulity or confusion
8	Ah güey	Expression of surprise or not believing
9	Ahí nomás	Regular, so-so, not good and not bad
10	Ahorita vengo	I’ll be right back
11	Ahorita voy	I’ll be right there
12	Ándale	Exactly, hurry up
13	Ándale pues	Agreed
14	Andar enchilado	To be pissed off
15	Andar frito	To be in a bad mood
16	Bien pedo	Very drunk
17	Cada chango a su mecate	Each person occupies or finds their own unique place
18	Cáele güey	Hey man, come on over!
19	Chinga tu madre	Go fuck your mother! Said when actions are annoying
20	Comerse la torta antes del recreo	To get knocked up
21	Como agua para chocolate	To be annoyed or angry
22	Creerse el muy muy	To believe that you are the best
23	Dame chance	Give me a chance
24	Dar atole con el dedo	To trick or fool somebody
25	Dar el avión	To ignore, not give something or someone importance
26	De lengua me como un taco	Yeah, right, tell me another one!
27	De peluche	Good
28	De volada	Quickly or immediately
29	Échale ganas	Show more interest or enthusiasm
30	Échale huevos	Show more interest or enthusiasm
31	Echarse un coyote	To take a nap. Also used in diminutive: echarse un coyotito
32	El mero mero	The head honcho, the boss
33	Está de pelos	That’s cool! That’s awesome!
34	Está grueso	That´s hard (a situation)
35	Estar perreando	To criticize or belittle
36	Estás zafado	You’ve got a screw loose, are you crazy!
37	Hola cuate	Hey, friend!
38	La neta	The truth
39	Llegar después del atole	To get in late
40	Mande	What? What did you say?
41	Me da ñañaras	It gives me the creeps, it scares me
42	Me la pelas	I am better than you. Vulgar for “You can jerk me off, fucking asshole!”
43	Ni maiz	No way. Not a chance. This is not going to happen.
44	No chingues	Used when you want someone to stop bothering you. An expression of shock or surprise
45	No friegues	Don’t bother or stop bothering, don’t complain
46	No hay bronca	No problem
47	No mames	Don’t bullshit me! Are you kidding? No way!
48	No manches	No way! Give me a break, I don’t believe you, stop screwing around
49	No me pelan	They ignore me
50	No ser ni chicha ni limonada	Not one thing nor the other
51	No son enchiladas	It’s not that easy
52	No te hagas	Don´t lie!
53	No te hagas bolas	Don´t get confused
54	No te hagas el güey	“Don’t ignore it.” Also pronounced No te hagas el wey
55	Órale	Wow, ok, sure, hurry up, lets go
56	Por si las moscas	Just in case
57	Puta madre	Fuck! Shit!
58	Qué cagado	How funny!
59	Qué chido	Cool!
60	Qué chingón	Awesome! Cool!
61	Qué fresa	How snobby or what a snob!
62	Qué naco	How uncouth / trashy / tacky / uneducated!
63	Qué onda	What´s up!
64	Qué padre or Padrísimo	Cool!
65	Qué pex	Questioning phrase to say hello, or ask for information
66	Qué pocamadre	A person with no shame, who behaves in a shameless manner
67	Qué rollo	That´s complicated
68	Qué tienes	What’s the matter? Do you have a problem?
69	Quedarse como novia de rancho	To still have the desire, similar to “quedarse vestida y alborotada”
70	Quiobo, quiobole	Hi, what’s up!
71	Saber de qué lado masca la iguana	He/she really knows his stuff
72	Tirar la güeva or Tengo güeva	To be lazy. To not do anything.
73	Trae bronca o qué	What the hell’s up? A stronger way to say “do you have a problem?”
74	Vale madres or Le vale madre	Who cares?
75	Ya mero	In any time soon

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