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Destination Guide

Mexico CityShopping

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“Let's learn together!” — Pac

Master the essential Spanish phrases for shopping in Mexico City. From greeting to farewell.

8 phrases

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¿Cuánto cuesta?

KWAHN-toh KWES-tah

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¿Aceptan tarjeta?

ah-SEP-tahn tar-HEH-tah

Cultural note

Markets and small taquerías are usually cash only — pesos preferred.

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Solo estoy mirando.

SOH-loh es-TOY mee-RAHN-doh

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¿Me lo puedo probar?

meh loh PWEH-doh proh-BAR

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Me lo llevo.

meh loh YEH-voh

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Muy caro.

mwee KAH-roh

Cultural note

In markets, polite haggling is expected — start around 70% of asking.

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Voyager's Tip

Use 'usted' with strangers and anyone older; 'tú' is for friends and peers.

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