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Cozumel is paradise—crystal-clear waters, stunning reefs, and enough margaritas to make you forget your own name.
But if you’re not careful, a tiny Spanish slip-up can turn your dream vacation into a comedy special starring...
You.
Let this be your unofficial guide to the funniest Spanish bloopers in Cozumel—and how to avoid them (or at least own them like a pro).
1. The "Excitement" Explosion 🤯
Wanted to say: Estoy emocionado (I'm excited)
Actually said: Estoy excitado (I’m sexually aroused)
To your diving instructor. On a boat. For four hours.
Awkward level: MAXIMUM. 🚢🙈
2. The Donkey Dinner Disaster 🐴🍽️
Tried to order: Burrito (small donkey or, you know, food)
Actually ordered: Burro (a full-size DONKEY)
Entire restaurant staff? Dying of laughter.
Bonus: Local grandma offering to call a farm. 🤣
3. "Too Hot to Handle" 🌡️
Two ways to accidentally flirt with strangers:
❌ Soy caliente (I am sexually hot) 🚨
✔️ Tengo calor (I’m feeling warm) ☀️
Watch the taxi driver’s reaction if you mix these up. 🚕😳
Meant to say: Tengo 50 años (I am 50 years old)
Actually said: Parezco 50 años (I LOOK 50 years old)
Nothing builds friendships like accidentally aging someone by a decade. 🎂
5. Love Connection Fails ❤️
Meant to say: Gracias or Te quiero (Thanks/I care about you)
Actually said: Te amo (I deeply love you)
To the convenience store clerk.
Congratulations! You just proposed. 💍
6. The "Eggs" Incident 🍳
Ordering huevos (eggs)?
Make sure your hand gestures don’t... get misinterpreted. 👀🐂
7. Travel Plans Gone Wild ✈️
Meant to say: Vengo a Cozumel cada año (I come to Cozumel every year)
Actually said: Vengo a Cozumel cada ano (I come to Cozumel every... ANUS.) 🤨🚽
One small tilde (~), one big misunderstanding.
8. Married or Just Sleepy? 😴💍
Wanted to say: Estoy cansado (I'm tired)
Actually said: Estoy casado (I'm married)
Explains why the bartender stopped flirting. 🍸
9. Medical Mishaps 🏥
Meant to say: Me duele el cuello (My neck hurts)
Actually said: Me duele el culo (My butt hurts)
Pharmacy worker: Deeply concerned. 😳
10. Breakfast Expedition 🍳🐢
Looking for: Una tortilla (a tortilla)
Actually asked for: Una tortuga (a turtle)
Breakfast turned wildlife rescue mission.
11. Market Haggling Hilarity 💰
Tried to say: ¿Tiene algo más barato? (Do you have something cheaper?)
Actually asked: ¿Tiene algo más borracho? (Do you have something more drunk?)
Questioning the inebriation of market merchandise! 🍺
12. The Water Kiss 💋
Wanted: Quiero un vaso de agua (I want a glass of water)
Actually said: Quiero un beso de agua (I want a water kiss)
Romantically propositioning the waiter! 🥰
13. Hunger Games 🍽️
Meant to say: Tengo hambre (I'm hungry)
Sounded like: Tengo hombre (I have a man)
Restaurant search = relationship status update.
14. The “Special” Compliment (For Women Only) 💃
What I said: Estoy embarazada (I am pregnant)
Actually wanted to say: Estoy avergonzada (I am embarrassed)
Accidentally announcing pregnancy to strangers? Bold move. 😳
Your Cozumel Survival Guide 🌟
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Now it’s your turn! What’s your funniest language fail while traveling? Share it in the comments! 👇😂