How to Say ‘How are you?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cómo estás?
💬 Usage Tip: An informal way to ask about someone's well-being.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Mexicans often use this phrase as a polite way to start a conversation.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cómo
[KOH-moh]
How
Used to inquire about someone's condition or feelings.
Me preguntó '¿Cómo estás?' y respondí que bien.
He asked me 'How are you?' and I replied that I'm well.
estás
[eh-STAHS]
are you
Second person singular form to ask about someone's state.
Siempre dice '¿Cómo estás?' al saludarme.
He always says 'How are you?' when he greets me.
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