Mexican Spanish for English speakers Bakery · Lesson 0

The best and better

Mexican Spanish bakery — Me gustaría comprar un poco de pan (I'd like some bread) — and comparatives mejor que (better than).

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Magicat

Buenos días. Me gustaría comprar un poco de pan.

Good morning. I'd like to have some bread.
Kyle

Claro. Nuestro pan es muy bueno.

Sure thing. Our bread is very good.
Magicat

Sí. Parece el mejor de la ciudad

Yes. It seems to be the best in town.
Kyle

Obviamente

That's right.

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say 'I would like ...' in Mexican Spanish?

Me gustaría / Quisiera + infinitive: Me gustaría comprar = 'I would like to buy'. Both polite.

Mexican Spanish for 'A is better than B'?

A es mejor que B. Mejor = comparative of bueno. Universal Spanish comparative.

Cultural: Mexican bakeries (panaderías)?

Mexican panaderías have unique sweet breads (pan dulce): conchas, cuernitos, orejas. Pick with tongs and place on tray, then pay.