How to Say ‘What's the deal?’ in Mexican Spanish
¡Qué tranza!
💬 Usage Tip: Casual question seeking information.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Frequently used among young people to ask what's happening.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Qué
[keh]
what
Used informally in greetings.
¡Qué tranza! Tiempo sin verte.
What's up! Long time no see.
tranza
[TRAN-sah]
up
Slang for asking how someone is doing.
¡Qué tranza contigo hoy!
What's up with you today!
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