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Keeping a Conversation Going82Conversation71Getting Around Mexico62Shopping and Paying55Travel and Directions51Making Plans45Food and Eating Together43Food and Dining41Everyday Statements40Health and Getting Help30Requests30Home Together25Clearing Up Misunderstandings19Boundaries and Disagreements13Relationships and Family12Feelings and Check-ins11Health and Safety11Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand10Everyday Affection9A Beach Day in Mexico8Time and Frequency8Airports and Luggage7Appointments and Rescheduling7Encouragement and Celebration7Parking and Paying at a Meter7Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico6Hotel Check-In and Checkout6Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers6School Pickup and Talking to Teachers6Viewing an Apartment and Moving In6At a Mexican Bakery5Buying Produce at a Mexican Market5Feelings5Food Allergies and Ingredients5Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions5Splitting the Bill and Tipping5Talking About Family5Visiting a Pharmacy5At a Gas Station in Mexico4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp4Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand4Work and Shifts4Apologizing3Asking About Accessible Entrances3At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner3Buying Intercity Bus Tickets3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Receiving a Package3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Talking About How Often3Asking for Help Politely2Asking Someone Out2Disagreeing Politely2Encouraging Someone2Everyday Conversation2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Getting a Haircut in Mexico2Going to the Dentist2Greetings and Introductions2Making Plans with Friends2Rental Car Pickup and Return2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Actions and Encouragement1Calling Emergency Services1Home Repairs and Utilities1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Romance1Saying No Politely1Visiting Someone’s Home1Walking Directions1

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  1. This is my order.Este es mi pedido.

    “Este es mi pedido.” means “This is my order.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.

  2. What’s your number?¿Cuál es tu número?

    “¿Cuál es tu número?” means “What’s your number?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone’s contact phone number in an appropriate exchange.

  3. I want to cancel my appointment.Quiero cancelar mi cita.

    “Quiero cancelar mi cita.” means “I want to cancel my appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. Use cancelar when you want to give up the appointment.

  4. Which gate is mine?¿Cuál es mi puerta?

    “¿Cuál es mi puerta?” means “Which gate is mine?” in Mexican Spanish. Puerta means the boarding gate in this context.

  5. What time do I start?¿A qué hora entro?

    “¿A qué hora entro?” means “What time do I start?” in Mexican Spanish. Entrar often means to start work when you’re discussing a schedule.

  6. Can we split the bill?¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?

    “¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?” means “Can we split the bill?” in Mexican Spanish.

  7. Where’s an ATM?¿Dónde hay un cajero?

    “¿Dónde hay un cajero?” means “Where’s an ATM?” in Mexican Spanish.

  8. Half a kilo, please.Medio kilo, por favor.

    “Medio kilo, por favor.” means “Half a kilo, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

  9. Two conchas, please.Dos conchas, por favor.

    “Dos conchas, por favor.” means “Two conchas, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

  10. Where’s the pickup point?¿Dónde es la salida?

    “¿Dónde es la salida?” means “Where’s the pickup point?” in Mexican Spanish.

  11. Two centimeters, please.Dos centímetros, por favor.

    “Dos centímetros, por favor.” means “Two centimeters, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

  12. Sorry I’m late.Perdón por llegar tarde.

    “Perdón por llegar tarde.” means “Sorry I’m late.” in Mexican Spanish. Use perdón por plus an infinitive to apologize for a specific action.

  13. Where’s a pharmacy?¿Dónde hay una farmacia?

    “¿Dónde hay una farmacia?” means “Where’s a pharmacy?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for a pharmacy nearby.

  14. Can you wait for me here?¿Me puede esperar aquí?

    “¿Me puede esperar aquí?” means “Can you wait for me here?” in Mexican Spanish. With a driver you address as usted, use puede. Add un momento for a brief wait.

  15. What’s your address?¿Cuál es tu dirección?

    “¿Cuál es tu dirección?” means “What’s your address?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone’s address in an appropriate exchange.

  16. Are there any appointments today?¿Hay citas para hoy?

    “¿Hay citas para hoy?” means “Are there any appointments today?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a clinic, salon, or office whether it has a slot today.

  17. Can I switch shifts?¿Puedo cambiar de turno?

    “¿Puedo cambiar de turno?” means “Can I switch shifts?” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to request a shift change.

  18. Which just came out?¿Cuál acaba de salir?

    “¿Cuál acaba de salir?” means “Which just came out?” in Mexican Spanish.

  19. What time is dismissal?¿A qué hora salen?

    “¿A qué hora salen?” means “What time is dismissal?” in Mexican Spanish.

  20. Where’s the ticket window?¿Dónde está la taquilla?

    “¿Dónde está la taquilla?” means “Where’s the ticket window?” in Mexican Spanish.

  21. Can I sit here?¿Me puedo sentar aquí?

    “¿Me puedo sentar aquí?” means “Can I sit here?” in Mexican Spanish. Conversational word order.

  22. Where is the hospital?¿Dónde está el hospital?

    “¿Dónde está el hospital?” means “Where is the hospital?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the location of a hospital facility.

  23. Can you confirm the time?¿Me confirma la hora?

    “¿Me confirma la hora?” means “Can you confirm the time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a staff member to verify the time of your appointment.

  24. Can you use the meter?¿Puede usar el taxímetro?

    “¿Puede usar el taxímetro?” means “Can you use the meter?” in Mexican Spanish. Taxímetro means the fare meter in the taxi.

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Formality and register3 branches

How a phrase addresses someone: Neutral, Familiar (tú), or Formal (usted). Politeness also depends on wording and context; tú can be polite.

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For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1Commit to avoiding an argument in an understood conversation.1Commit to remaining at the understood place or event.1Compare reality with expectations.1Confirm that an item matches what someone wanted.1Confirm whether a meeting will happen.1Deny responsibility for an understood problem. Culpa is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Describe a messy room in ordinary household conversation.1Describe fitness after inactivity or during activity planning.1Describe progress learning English.1Disagreeing Politely1Encouraging Someone1Explain a future decision not to drive.1Explain a future decision not to work in the understood period, e.g.1Explain handling a task oneself without another person’s assistance.1Explain holding an item aside for the listener’s use, e.g.1Explain tasks that still need doing.1Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.1Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.1Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.1Express affection for your family.1Express empathy for the listener’s feelings.1Gently ask what is occupying someone’s thoughts, rather than solicit an opinion on a shared topic.1Gently ask why the listener is upset/annoyed, not simply sad.1Home Repairs and Utilities1Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.1Identify which object belongs to the listener among alternatives. For a feminine object: ¿Cuál es la tuya?1Introduce a friend to another person.1Invite the listener to text the speaker.1Locate an airport facility while travelling.1Locate an item/person beside the speaker.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Mark a new rule/arrangement applying from this moment onward.1Offer assistance carrying an understood item, for example a heavy bag.1Offer condolences after a death.1Offer to cook for the listener as a household or relationship arrangement.1Often an ironic reaction to bad luck; tone establishes the meaning. Suerte is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Prompt departure because it is time to go.1Question whether an action is needed.1Report a delayed train during travel planning.1Report an accidental coffee spill to explain a mess or request assistance.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Report increasing outdoor warmth.1Report that a drinking glass broke accidentally.1Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.1Report that the relevant place is empty of people.1Saying No Politely1State a firm boundary that an understood decision is settled.1Suggest going out for air.1Tell a listener they help the speaker feel better.1Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.1Use a conventional reunion greeting after not seeing someone for a while.1Visiting Someone’s Home1
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