Spanish

Phrases

1) Hello

How are you doing?

(H)ola ¿Como estas?

2) What is your name?

 
¿Como se llama usted? (more respectful) , ¿Como te llamas? (familiar)  

3) Thank you

You are Welcome

Gracias De Nada

4) Please

Excuse me

Por Favor Despensame , (Or) ¡Perdon!

5) Goodbye

Have a nice day

Adios Tenga un buen dia

"Colorful Facts"

Hundreds of years ago, the Indians of Mexico built large cities, developed a calendar, invented a counting system, and used a form of writing.

Location: Mexico is bordered by the United Ssates on the north and by Guatemala nad Belize on the southeast.

Capital: Mexico City

Offical Language: Spanish, however about 7 percent of Mexicans use Nahuatl, Maya, Zapotec, or some other American Indian Language.

Geography: Towering mountains and high, rolling plateaus cover more than two-thirds of Mexico.

Population: Estimated in 2006 - 107,449,525

Foods: Tortilla, tacos, enchiladas, frijoles (refried beans), tostadas, atoles, and tamales are popular dishes.

(Primary Source) World Book Encylopedia, 2006.