In this post,I am going to try to connect Mexican Spanish with Mexican Culture.
Mexicans can't say NO in a direct way
Of course in Spanish, we have the word NO,but I am taiking from a cultural point of view. Let me give you some examples:
If you travel or visit Mexico at some point, you will hear Mexicans to say words as ahorita.
This is pobably one of favorite words of Mexican kids or teens when they don't want to do something.
But what does ahorita mean and how to use it?
Ahorita is an adverb of time and its nowadays part of Mexican Slang Words that make us very distintive as a native Spanish Speakers.
Ahorita can be used as in this immediate moment or right now .
Example: Ahorita,yo quiero comer tacos./right now,I want to eat tacos.
Ahorita can be used as an excuse word and it can mean later or never in some contexts.
Example:
Mama (mom): ¿Ya lavaste los trates, Pablo?/Did you already do the dishes,Pablo?
Pablo:Ahorita,mamá porque estoy ocupado./later,mom because I am busy.
If Pablo don't do the dishes then the meaning changes to never because that never happened.
Ahorita as nutshell:
Ahorita can mean right now,later or never.
The majority of Mexicans are not on time
I have to say there are exceptions to "this kind of cultural rule" if you become a friend with a Mexican,and he or she tells you that he or she will see you at 5,he or she will probably be at 6. From my personal persective, sometimes in some cities and places of Mexico there is a lot of traffic or something unexpected can happen,yeah,Mexico can be a mistery box even for Mexicans.
Mexicans tend to polite
One of the coolest things about Mexican Culture is that people appreciate when a person say: Hola(Hello) and buenos días (good morning),buenas tardes (good afternoon), buenas noches(good night),por favor (please),gracias(thanks),muchas gracias (Take you so much),de nada(you're welcome).
Mexican culture is noisy
Celebrations and Festivities:
Mexicans are very known for their love of celebrations, fiestas, and festivals. These events often involve music, dancing, fireworks, and lively gatherings, which can create a festive and noisy atmosphere.
Street Life:
Mexican cities and towns are bustling with activity, especially in markets, plazas, and street corners. Street sellers, musicians, and people chatting can contribute to a lively and sometimes noisy ambiance.
Family and Social Gatherings:
Family is central to Mexican culture, and gatherings with extended family and friends are common. These gatherings can be filled with laughter, conversations, and karaoke time or music, contributing to a joyful and noisy environment.
Public Transportation:
In urban areas, public transportation can be noisy with the sounds of buses, taxis, and street vendors announcing their services.
Language and Communication:
Mexican Spanish itself is often described as expressive and animated, which can lead to louder conversations and animated gestures in everyday interactions.
Mexican Spanish has very unique words
In Mexico there are about 68 indigenous groups, therefore there are a lot of Mexican Spanish words that come from indigenous languages.
Here are some Mexican words with indigenous roots:
Chocolate - from Nahuatl "xocolātl"
Tomate (tomato) - from Nahuatl "tomatl"
Aguacate (avocado) - from Nahuatl "āhuacatl"
Mezcal - from Nahuatl "mexcalli"
Coyote - from Nahuatl "coyotl"
Guajolote (turkey) - from Nahuatl "huāxōlōtl"
Chapulín (grasshopper) - from Nahuatl "chapōlin"
Papalote (kite) - from Nahuatl "papalōtl"
Tepache - from Nahuatl "tepātl"
Ocelote (ocelot) - from Nahuatl "ōcēlōtl"
I hope this post have been useful for you, Gracias(thanks)!
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