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Cozumel – Learn the Language!

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Cozumel – Learn the Language! English is widely spoken in Cozumel but it never hurts to learn the language!

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  • Makes it easier – If you brush up on key words and phrases, you will save yourself time and money.
  • Closer to the culture – Learning a language helps you appreciate a new culture in ways you wouldn’t otherwise. If you’re only speaking English, you’re just skimming the surface!
  • You don’t have to be fluent – A lot of people become overwhelmed by the idea of mastering a whole new language for what should be a relaxing trip. Don’t pressure yourself! Even being able to say, “Sorry, I don’t speak Spanish,” can be a huge help! Locals will appreciate the effort you’re putting in to talk to them in their own language, regardless of how much (or little) you say.

Below is our quick reference guide to key words & terms to make your time on Cozumel island the best it can be! You can also print a copy by clicking HERE.

Greetings

Hi/Hello Hola
Good morning Buenos dias
Good afternoon Buenas tardes
Good evening Buenas noches
How are you? ¿Cómo está?
Good, thank you Bien, gracias
What is your name? ¿Cómo te llamas?
May name is….. Me llamo….
Nice to meet you Mucho gusto
Do you speak English? ¿Habla inglés?

Common Courtesy

Please Por favor
Thank you Gracias

Question Words

Who? ¿Quién?
What? ¿Qué?
Where? ¿Dónde?
When? ¿Cuándo?
When/what time? ¿A qué hora?
Why?  ¿Por qué?
How? ¿Cómo?
How much? ¿Cuánto?
How many? ¿Cuántos?
How often? ¿Cada cuánto?
How long? ¿Por cuánto tiempo?
Where is the bathroom? ¿Dónde está el baño?

Key phrases

I understand, I don’t understand Yo entiendo, yo no entiendo
Excuse me, pardon me Disculpe, con permiso/Perdóname
I want, I don’t want Yo quiero, yo no quiero
Where is…. ¿Dónde está….?
How much does it cost? ¿Cuánto cuesta?
What time is it? ¿Qué hora es?
Do you have….? ¿Tiene….?
I have, I don’t have Yo tengo, yo no tengo

Asking For & Understanding Directions

I’m lost Estoy perdido
Aqui Here
There Alli
On the right A la derecha
On the left A la izquierda
Straight ahead Derecho
At the corner En la esquina
In one block A una cuadra
Where can I get a taxi? ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un taxi?
Where is the….? ¿Dónde está….?

At a Restaurant

I’m hungry Tengo hambre
Breakfast El Desayuno
Lunch El Almuerzo
Dinner La Cena
Would you like something to eat/drink? ¿Quieres algo para comer/beber?
What would you like to eat? ¿Qué quieres comer?
I want…. Yo quiero….
An appetizer Una entrada
A main dish Un plato principal
A dessert Un postre
A drink Una bebida
Soup Una sopa
Salad Una ensalada
Chicken El pollo
Meat (beef) La carne
Water Una agua
Wine Un vino
Beer Una cerveza
Coffee Un café
To eat here Comer aqui
Food to go Comida para llevar
How much is it? ¿Cuánto cuesta?
The bill, please La cuenta, por favor

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Whether you are an island resident or visitor, there are small things WE can do to make Cozumel even better! This list is just a sampling of the many simple, in-expensive things WE can do to improve Cozumel … one small action at a time!

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  • Bring  baggies filled with dog/cat food and feed stray animals
  • Donate unused house-hold items, clothing, bedding….just about anything…to Friends of Cozumel*
  • Bring a plastic grocery bag and pick up trash on the beach. Or join the Trashy Facebook Group to be informed of beach clean-up events
  • Bring supplies for the Cozumel Chrysalis Group …. check out the Supplies Needed page on their website for updated needs. Chrysalis has several convenient Drop-off Locations.
  • Buy new reading glasses ($1 store) and donate to the Friends of Cozumel*
  • Donate a backpack filled with school supplies and/or new tennis shoes (these can be dropped off at Casa Denis in the plaza…just tell them they are for Adrian’s Operation Cozumel Backpack)
  • Sponsor meals/groceries for a family. This can be one meal or several meals. It doesn’t take much. Friends of Cozumel* has many families in need.
  • Bring a supply of toothbrushes and toothpaste and donate to Friends of Cozumel*
  • Eat at a small mom & pop restaurants off the bean path….where your dollar makes a difference!
  • Tip your waiters & maids….the minimum pay in Mexico is very low, so every peso counts!

*Note regarding Friends of Cozumel donations: A representative can pick up the items from your house/hotel OR you can make arrangements to meet them wherever it is convenient for you! This is an extremely good cause that benefits families in need as well as the broader community of Cozumel. Please email Sandy at ham-rs@hotmail.com or Karen at pedersenkj@hotmail.com to arrange a pick-up or meeting spot.

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