Basic expressions: Expressions

🇲🇽 [gracias] is the normal all-purpose thank-you in Mexico. For small everyday moments, people also often say [muchas gracias] without sounding overly formal.

💬 [disculpe] is the [usted] form, used with one person politely. For someone you know well, you'd say [disculpa].

🇲🇽 A good default with strangers in Mexico, especially to get attention before a question. It lands softer than jumping straight into your request.

🇲🇽 [lo siento] is for real apologies or bad news. For brushing past someone or getting attention, [disculpe] is usually the more natural choice in Mexico.

💬 Use [cuánto] with singular things and [cuántos] with plural ones: [¿cuánto cuesta?] but [¿cuántos son?]. The written accent matters here.

💬 [ayúdame] is built from [ayudar] plus [me], so it's literally [help me]. With someone you're addressing formally, say [ayúdeme] instead.

🇲🇽 This is direct and urgent, so it fits real need or emergency. In less urgent situations, [¿me puedes ayudar?] sounds more polite.