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Best Mexican Phrases for Tourists: Your 2026 World Cup Survival Guide
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Add a word/Sounds like "KWAHN" (as in "quack") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "KWEHS" (as in "quest") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
Meaning
The essential phrase for asking how much something costs. Your best friend at a market, street stall, or any place where prices are not posted. Works across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples
“¿Cuánto cuesta este cuadro? Está muy bonito.”
“How much is this painting? It's really nice.”
“Oye, ¿cuánto cuesta entrar al evento?”
“Hey, how much does it cost to get into the event?”
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Meaning
The essential phrase for asking how much something costs. Your best friend at a market, street stall, or any place where prices are not posted. Works across all Spanish-speaking countries.
Examples
“¿Cuánto cuesta este cuadro? Está muy bonito.”
“How much is this painting? It's really nice.”
“Oye, ¿cuánto cuesta entrar al evento?”
“Hey, how much does it cost to get into the event?”
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Igualada
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Someone who oversteps social boundaries and acts way too familiar with people they barely know. In Latin American cultures where hierarchy and social distance matter, being called igualada is a real insult: it means you are acting as if you have a closeness or status you have not earned.