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

- 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….? |
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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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