Learn Spanish and Go ¿Jalas o qué? Cómo Aceptar o Rechazar Propuestas en Español | You In or What? How to Accept or Reject Proposals in Spanish
May 13, 2025
In Mexico, saying "yes" or "no" is laden with cultural nuances. Learn playful ways to say "yes" like jalo, va, and órale. Discover how to refuse politely with soft phrases such as ahorita no, gracias. The hosts delve into why directness is often avoided, particularly when food is involved. They share tips on using excuses to decline smoothly and gentle ways to turn down food offers without causing offense. Understanding these subtleties will make any conversation feel more natural and culturally aware.
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Direct No Feels Too Strong
- Mexican culture tends to avoid direct refusals and prefers softer language to prevent offense.
- Saying no outright often feels too strong unless you've already used softer refusals several times.
Use Local Casual Yeses
- Use casual Mexican acceptances like jalo, va, órale, sale, or sale vale for informal invites.
- Match the register: use 'jalo' with friends and 'cuenta conmigo' for more polite confirmations.
Confirm Politely With 'Cuenta Conmigo'
- Prefer 'cuenta conmigo' or 'ahí llego' when you want to accept politely and clearly.
- These phrases sound less like slang and more courteous in household or formal contexts.