As mentioned earlier, ‘¡Qué pedo!’ is a greeting that, depending on the point of view of each person, can be slang or a word curse. For this reason, there are other informal variations of this greeting that can be used to avoid such problems. Cómo estanques? → Mexicans use this informal phrase as a synonym for ‘¿Cómo estás?’. As a result, its direct translation is ‘ How are you?’. Although it is very popular, this expression has a greater degree of informality, for this reason, it is only used in very casual contexts or with friends.

Oh, and ‘hola’ is also a synonym of ‘hey’ and ‘hi’ … so, as you can probably imagine, it´s by far the most common greeting in the Spanish-speaking world! Now, the Spanish language consists of several dialects, which are regional variations of the language. That means that they all speak the same language, follow the same rules of grammar and pronunciation, but certain differences arose depending on where in the world the speakers came from. Just like in English, there are a ton of different ways to say “what’s up” in Mexican Spanish. Here are just a handful: Hola's mobile and desktop apps (stripped-down versions of Chromium) have a plain but very familiar interface: a big On/ Off button, a list of locations underneath, and a handful of icons for tasks such as managing your account or tweaking a few settings. If you've used another VPN app you'll figure it out immediately and even if you're a total VPN newbie, it'll only take a minute or two. This is a Spanish phrase that inquires about someone’s health or well-being. It is also a common way to say “hello” in Mexican. It’s more commonly used among young people, and it’s more common as a greeting in the Mexican Spanish dialect than in other Spanish dialects. 14. Quiubo

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The following list contains some of the most common Mexican slang greetings, as well as some examples that will show you how to respond to them. Although these phrases are very popular among Mexicans, it’s better to use them in informal contexts or with your friends. 1. ¡Qué onda! – What’s Up? So, let’s say you’re at a university and you’re introduced to one of the professors. A university professor is likely to fall into all three categories, so you’d definitely call him or her usted. So, what is spoken in Mexico – or by populations with a large Mexican community or people of Mexican descent – is a dialect known as Mexican Spanish. Aside from Mexico, if you run into a “native” Spanish speaker in U.S. or Canada, it’s likely the Spanish they know is Mexican Spanish. Mexicans also use the peace and love sign as a non-verbal way to say ‘¡Qué onda!’ and just as the verbal greetings, this sign is very popular. One of the keys to choosing a good Mexican slang greeting is to think about both the situation and the people with whom you are going to use it. Although ‘¡Qué onda!’ is a slang phrase, it’s not as informal as its variations. Therefore, if you are with your friends or people with whom you have a close relationship, you can use any option you want. However, if the person you greet is only an acquaintance or someone you haven’t seen for a long time, it is best to use ‘¡Qué onda!’. 2. ‘¿Cómo andas?’ – How are you doing?

Quiúbole! → This variation of ‘¡Quiubo!’ is very popular among Mexicans. Using one option or another depends on each person. To start with, here are some phrases you’ll need when meeting friends of friends, friends’ family members or pretty much anyone in a casual setting: 1. Use tú with friends, family and people you know

Mexico is a friendly place. One of the most interesting parts of living in Mexico is how people greet each other every time they pass in the street, even if they run into each other multiple times a day! This is a casual bit of Mexican slang that you will hear among young people. In response, you might want to say “aquí nomás” which translates to “just chilling” or “nada, todo tranquilo” which is the equivalent of “all’s good”. 9. ¿Qué tranza? It’s short for ‘qué tal te va’ (or ‘how’s it going’ in English), and although it’s a colloquial expression, it’s so commonplace that people use it in both formal and informal situations.

Buenas noches” (Good evening/night): This greeting is used in the evening and night, typically after 6 pm. This phrase is actually translated to something like “what a miracle”, but it’s used as a greeting as well. It’s usually used when a Mexican speaker runs into a friend or acquaintance who they haven’t seen in a while. Aside from a greeting then, it’s also an invitation to catch up. Notes On Body Language and Customs Hopefully, you’ll never be on the receiving end of ‘qué quieres’ (or ‘what do you want’) as a response to ‘hola’. Using these greetings and polite phrases in Mexico shows that you respect and value the local culture. Mexicans appreciate when visitors make an effort to learn and use their language, and it can help you establish positive relationships and connections during your time in Mexico. Mexican Customs and Etiquette

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