Start speaking Nahuatl, one word at a time

Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, is still spoken by over 1.5 million people across Mexico today. And it only takes a few words to make someone’s face light up. This free Classical Nahuatl Cheat Sheet hands you those words, plus the phrases and pronunciation to actually use them.

"Just a few words can make all the difference."

More Than a Phrasebook

Greet people in their own language

Simple greetings and polite expressions that show respect and genuine interest in Nahuatl-speaking communities.

Speak your first words and phrases

Easy-to-learn essentials to start speaking Nahuatl, no matter where you’re beginning from.

Ask simple, everyday questions

The basics you need for a smoother, more genuine exchange with the people you meet.

Discover a living language

Insight into the legacy of Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, and how it continues to be spoken across Mexico today.

Hey, I'm Heidi

“Fascinating places, great people – and the most delicious food I had ever eaten.”

A language enthusiast and nature lover from Germany with a deep fascination for the indigenous languages of Latin America. At 24, I spent six months in Mexico, where I first encountered indigenous languages — and it opened up an entirely new world.

Since then, I’ve been learning Nahuatl for several years and have dabbled in Aymara, Q’eqchi’, and others. This platform is my way of sharing that journey and sparking the same curiosity in you.

A note on Nahuatl variants

Some readers have pointed out that this cheat sheet uses a Nahuatl that “nobody speaks anymore.” I double-checked this with my wonderful Nahuatl teacher, Erika, from Mexico City.

As you may know, Nahuatl has several variants across Mexico, and some differ quite a bit from one another. That’s why I call this the “Classical Nahuatl Cheat Sheet” — it’s based on the central dialect spoken in and around Mexico City to this day.

If this guide doesn’t reflect your own variant, I hear you. And if you’d like to share words and phrases from your local dialect, I’d love to add them.

Get your free Nahuatl Cheat Sheet and start today

No prior knowledge needed — just curiosity and a little respect.