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June 12th marks the annual celebration of Philippine Independence Day, a proud moment in the nation’s history when Filipinos commemorate their hard-fought freedom from centuries of Spanish colonial rule. It’s a day of patriotic pride, reflection, and unity, observed both within the country and by Filipino communities around the globe.

If you’ve ever wondered how to say Mexico City in Spanish, the most direct translation is Ciudad de México – but that’s just the start of the story.

Because if you ask someone who actually lives in Mexico, you’ll quickly realise that the way locals refer to their capital is highly contextual, often playful, and sometimes deliberately ambiguous. So if you want to sound more like a local – and less like a textbook – here’s what you need to know.

If you’re learning Spanish or getting ready for a holiday, knowing how to count is one of the most useful skills to pick up. To answer the question right away:

11 in Spanish is “once” (pronounced: on-seh).

It’s part of a group of unique number names from 11 to 15 that don’t follow the standard pattern, so they’re worth memorising early on. Whether you're booking a table, buying something, or ordering drinks on the beach, numbers come up a lot – and getting them right helps you feel more confident and understood.

Whether you’re moving abroad, going on holiday, or sending encouragement to someone from afar, knowing how to say “good luck” in another language is a thoughtful way to connect.

So let’s get right to it; French for good luck is “Bonne chance”. But it isn’t pronounced as you’d think…