How to Say ‘Where is...?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Dónde está...?
💬 Usage Tip: Use 'está' for locations where something is fixed or expected to remain.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Mexicans are very helpful, so don't hesitate to ask for directions!
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Dónde
[DOHN-deh]
Where
Used to ask about the location of something.
¿Dónde está el libro?
Where is the book?
está
[ehs-TAH]
is
Refers to the location or position of something.
¿Dónde está la calle?
Where is the street?
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