Where can I learn what to I say if arrested in a Spanish speaking country (Mexico)?

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andy208286

Here's a tip......Don't get arrested!!!

Deathgrip

If you're afriad of being arrested on your trip, do not do what you seem to be planning on.

Chinguis Jan

Ha, ha! Well, donÂ´t get arrested.

Alfa

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.

Paul01chiman

Soy Gringo! Nadie me dijo que eso era ilegal

A.Marie1 is lovin' life

You sound like you belong in Polls & Surveys- check it out!

lomatar1186

say.. "no sabia que no pude hacer eso" which means ' i didn't know that i can't do that".

Die_Niedel

Andy's right the jails in here are not as nice as in USA...another good tip Don't drop the soap :)

Dr. Hill Arius

Hola, dejo caer el jabÃ³n para usted.

Juan C

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

Shana N

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.

Cabochick23

I'm sure your cell mates would having you speaking spanish in no time. Try not to get arrested.

Baby Xxander is here!! 4/7/09

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 EspaÃ±ol

cosmic_dreamr

money talks, they couldn't care less what comes out of your mouth as long as some cash is coming out of your wallet ;)

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