How to Say ‘How are you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cómo estás?
💬 Usage Tip: A friendly way to inquire about someone's wellbeing.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexico, this phrase often opens conversation, and it's polite to ask even if you don’t expect a detailed answer.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
How
Used when asking about someone's state or condition.
Al llegar, pregunté '¿Cómo estás?'
Upon arrival, I asked 'How are you?'
estás
[ehs-TAHS]
are you
Used to inquire about one's well-being.
Le dije, '¿Cómo estás?' en la mañana.
I said to him, 'How are you?' in the morning.
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