How to pronounce “menos mal”

Hear how “menos mal (thank goodness)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

menos malMEH-nohs MAHL

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Breakdown

Meaning	thank goodness
Syllables	me · nos mal (3)
IPA	/ˈme.nos ˈmal/

Tips for English speakers

Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.

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Example sentences

Menos mal que trajiste paraguas.Thank goodness you brought an umbrella.

—Encontré tus llaves. —¡Menos mal!—I found your keys. —Thank goodness!

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