I am taking a trip to Mexico and speak little Spanish. I am curious what are some phrases I may have to say if I get in trouble.
2007-09-07 06:02:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
Here's a tip......Don't get arrested!!!
2007-09-07 06:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ricardo Montalban 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok. I lived in Mexico in 2000-2001 as a foreign exchange student. but in all reality when in any foreign country DO NOT try and speak the native language... unless you have spoke the language for many years or something like that. In Mexico if you are arrested and speak any Spanish they will assume you speak the language fully and will not assist you in getting a translator if need be for any court related incidences.
The only thing I would say if I were you and got in some trouble and got arrested...... I don't speak Spanish -- No hablo Español
2007-09-07 16:04:18 · answer #2 · answered by Baby Xxander is here!! 4/7/09 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I speak some Spanish and have traveled Mexico extensively. There are a huge population of people in Mexico that speak English too. You will probably be fine. If you really want a back up plan, Borders, Books A Million, and Walden's all sell little language flip guide books you can put in your back pocket for reference. If you have a few weeks before you go the Dummies book series is pretty good. Its orange and title is something like "Spanish for Dumies" or "Learn Spanish".
Good luck and have fun on vacation.
2007-09-07 07:35:20 · answer #3 · answered by Shana N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first response would be to learn Spanish - but I suppose that wont tell you the key phrases you need to know, even if you do speak Spanish fluently.
I found the answer on this site:
http://www.123teachme.com
They have a section in the Travel Spanish part of the site, which teaches you Spanish for emergency situations. Included is a page with phrases if you get arrested:
http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/travel_emergency_conversation_1
and a few other ones relating to the police:
http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/emergency_police
http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/police_conversations
http://www.123teachme.com/learn_spanish/law_enforcement
2007-09-07 06:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by Juan C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-30 21:14:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the people who studied the high school can speak English, but if you have any kind of legal problems (I hope you are not planning to do something s t u p i d), it is better don't try to speak Spanish, so they have to call your Embassy or at least a translator.
2007-09-08 00:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Alfa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your cell mates would having you speaking spanish in no time. Try not to get arrested.
2007-09-07 16:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 10:25:36 · answer #8 · answered by greeley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Andy's right the jails in here are not as nice as in USA...another good tip Don't drop the soap :)
2007-09-07 11:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're afriad of being arrested on your trip, do not do what you seem to be planning on.
2007-09-07 06:10:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-07 09:18:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋