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Topics41 branches

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Keeping a Conversation Going107Conversation58Making Plans54Everyday Statements38Reactions33Time and Frequency31Everyday Conversation24Clearing Up Misunderstandings21Getting Around Mexico20Boundaries and Disagreements18Home Together15Encouragement and Celebration13Feelings and Check-ins12Shopping and Paying12Food and Eating Together7Requests7Food and Dining5Health and Getting Help5Feelings4Everyday Affection3Relationships and Family3Travel and Directions3Wants and Needs3Natural Reactions and Replies2Talking About Family2Talking About How You Feel2Actions and Encouragement1Asking Someone Out1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Buying Intercity Bus Tickets1Encouraging Someone1Everyday Actions1Greetings and Introductions1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Romance1Saying No Politely1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Talking About How Often1Viewing an Apartment and Moving In1Wants, Needs, and Obligations1Work and Shifts1

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  1. Soon.Pronto.

    “Pronto.” means “Soon.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

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  2. Already.Ya.

    “Ya.” means “Already.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

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  3. Nothing.Nada.

    “Nada.” means “Nothing.” in Mexican Spanish. Reply nothing to a question about content, quantity or activity.

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  4. I see.Ya veo.

    “Ya veo.” means “I see.” in Mexican Spanish. Means now I understand / I see what you mean, rather than simply describing eyesight.

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  5. Let me see.Déjame ver.

    “Déjame ver.” means “Let me see.” in Mexican Spanish. Can ask to look at something or signal that you need a moment to check or think.

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  6. This time.Esta vez.

    “Esta vez.” means “This time.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify the present occasion in contrast with another time.

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  7. Which one?¿Cuál?

    “¿Cuál?” means “Which one?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

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  8. Today.Hoy.

    “Hoy.” means “Today.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

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  9. Tomorrow.Mañana.

    “Mañana.” means “Tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

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  10. Over there.Allá.

    “Allá.” means “Over there.” in Mexican Spanish. Points to a place away from the speaker. Por allí means around there / that way.

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  11. Where?¿Dónde?

    “¿Dónde?” means “Where?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.

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  12. How?¿Cómo?

    “¿Cómo?” means “How?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.

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  13. This one.Este.

    “Este.” means “This one.” in Mexican Spanish. Select an indicated item.

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  14. No one.Nadie.

    “Nadie.” means “No one.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a who question with no one.

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  15. Before.Antes.

    “Antes.” means “Before.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer when with before/earlier.

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  16. I know you.Te conozco.

    “Te conozco.” means “I know you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  17. I know him / her.Lo / La conozco.

    “Lo / La conozco.” means “I know him / her.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  18. Later.Más tarde.

    “Más tarde.” means “Later.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

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  19. On time.A tiempo.

    “A tiempo.” means “On time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Reassure / encourage.

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  20. See you.Nos vemos.

    “Nos vemos.” means “See you.” in Mexican Spanish. A casual goodbye, even when no next meeting is arranged.

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  21. Just a moment.Un momento.

    “Un momento.” means “Just a moment.” in Mexican Spanish. A short way to ask someone to wait; add por favor for politeness.

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  22. I need this.Necesito esto.

    “Necesito esto.” means “I need this.” in Mexican Spanish. Esto refers to an unidentified thing or situation.

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  23. I’m happy.Estoy feliz.

    “Estoy feliz.” means “I’m happy.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card; no separate I am variant needed.

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  24. This week.Esta semana.

    “Esta semana.” means “This week.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

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Technical Specs
Formality and register2 branches

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

Neutral172Familiar (tú)39
Conversation role8 branches

What the phrase does in a conversation. A phrase can have several standardized roles, such as asking, answering or sharing information.

Answer or explain113Share information84Ask a question72Express feelings or opinions54Make a request7Give instructions4Reassure or encourage2Greet or say goodbye1
Situations128 branches

The specific setting recorded by the editorial review. Not every phrase has a named situation.

Not recorded84Acknowledge physical possession of an understood item.1Announce the time for a mutually understood action has arrived.1Answer a frequency question with almost never.1Answer a who question with no one.1Answer an understood possessions or supplies inquiry with having nothing.1Answer when with before/earlier.1Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.1Approve an improved arrangement or adjustment.1Arrange a visit to the listener’s location.1Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.1Ask about employment during a social introduction.1Ask about expected difficulty of a task.1Ask about listener’s body-temperature sensation when considering comfort or clothing.1Ask for a description of an understood place, person or experience.1Ask for a reason for a preceding claim or decision.1Ask for feedback on appearance/clothing before an outing.1Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.1Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.1Ask someone to judge whether the price is excessive.1Ask someone to set an object down at the indicated place.1Ask the number of countable items already under discussion.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1Ask what someone recalls about an understood event.1Ask whether a listing, item, or appointment remains available.1Ask whether an object or vehicle is prepared to leave. Feminine alternative: ¿Está lista para salir?1Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.1Ask whether someone has children during an appropriate personal conversation.1Ask whether someone works at the indicated place, for example identifying an employee who may help.1Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.1Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1Ask why someone is delayed.1Check that a traveller has their ticket before entry or boarding.1Check whether a familiar companion has money available for an understood expense.1Check whether an item can be used safely. Seguro describes the action of using it; use usarla for a feminine object.1Check whether it is a convenient moment to speak.1Check whether the listener is feeling happy or satisfied.1Comment on a low price.1Comment that it is late.1Comment that the current time is early.1Compliment someone as funny or enjoyable company. Female listener: Eres muy divertida.1Confirm future presence at an understood place/event.1Confirm people are able to attend.1Confirm that listener resides at the indicated location.1Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.1Confirm two options/references are the same thing, not ask if they are.1Confirm whether two things are equivalent.1Correct a proposed location or stopping place.1Decline going to an understood place or event.1Defer an action to the next opportunity.1Describe current slow performance of the phone itself, distinct from internet speed.1Describe gradual progress or small steps with a conventional marker.1Describe or limit a status to the period up to now.1Describe something as usual/expected in its everyday context.1Describe windy conditions.1Disapprove of understood behavior.1Discuss a proposed action.1Discuss whether you have money available.1Discuss your employment status.1Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.1Evaluate deterioration of a situation/item, not one’s health status.1Explain a feeling and invite an activity suggestion. Female speaker: Estoy aburrida.1Explain a social relationship. Feminine alternative: Son amigas.1Explain current work activity/availability.1Explain lack of money.1Explain poor internet speed during a call or task.1Explain that no other person is present. Female speaker: Estoy sola.1Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.1Explain that the current task/situation is difficult.1Explain that the speaker has to wait.1Explain that the speaker is not employed.1Explain that the speaker is waiting for the expected person/event.1Explain that two understood items/situations differ.1Explain that you already have arrangements.1Explain the proper time for an expected action has not arrived.1Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.1Express certainty about a stated fact, not physical safety. Female speaker: Estoy segura de eso.1Express desire to learn the understood subject/language.1Express desire to see the listener in an appropriate familiar relationship.1Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.1Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1Give a conventional appreciative or supportive best-person compliment. Female listener: Eres la mejor.1Give encouragement about ongoing progress rather than praise a completed job.1Give flexible choice of a place in reply to a location question.1Identify oneself, e.g.1Identify people who can assist.1Identify that something is intended for the speaker.1Identify the exact desired location visually.1Identify the present occasion in contrast with another time.1Introduce a positive update.1Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.1Introduce the first point in a sequence.1Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.1Invite the other person to continue by saying the speaker is listening, not merely hearing sound.1Mark a minimum or a mitigating positive.1Object to an unfair outcome or treatment.1Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.1Offer another serving or more of the item already understood.1Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1Question a proposed delay and suggest acting sooner.1React to a frightening thing or event.1React to someone’s fortunate present circumstances.1Refer to the previous occasion in a short contextual timing answer.1Reply nothing to a question about content, quantity or activity.1Report having no plans when discussing availability.1Report that an understood situation is unusual.1Report that the group has food available, for hospitality or coordinating supplies.1Request a smaller serving or amount of an understood item.1Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.1Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.1Say an amount or demand is excessive.1Say an explanation, view or instruction is unclear.1Say an understood action or item is unnecessary.1Say an understood amount or effort is insufficient.1Say there is no available space for an understood item or task.1Select an indicated item.1Share family information.1Specify sugar should be included in a drink.1Specify that an understood action should happen as soon as possible.1State listener cannot drive in an understood current plan.1State that the speaker knows how to cook.1Tell family or a partner that you are at home.1Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.1Understated answer about how you are doing.1Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.1Wish someone a restful sleep, rather than give a sleep instruction.1
Gender forms3 branches

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neutral190both11masculine10
Who or what gender refers to5 branches

Find whether gender wording relates to the speaker, listener, noun or object.

Not recorded191object8speaker5listener4noun3
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core121Not recorded84Expansion6
Vocabulary families152 branches

Browse recorded word families shared by phrases. These editorial family labels may not be dictionary headwords.

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

Everyday, less common and specialized vocabulary, considered separately from grammatical difficulty.

Everyday125Not recorded84Less common2
Reusability3 branches

Editorial score for how broadly an expression can be reused; higher scores indicate more reuse.

489579343
Coverage gap value5 branches

Editorial estimate of how much the phrase adds to the collection’s practical coverage.

31111464402955
Ambiguity risk3 branches

Editorial score for how strongly meaning can depend on context; higher values indicate more ambiguity.

183372256
Confusion risk4 branches

Editorial estimate of the chance of confusing the expression with another; higher values indicate more risk.

28637214449
Spanish word count2 branches

Explore shorter and longer expressions using the recorded Spanish word count.

1–31924–619
Difficulty score2 branches

Scores run from 5 to 100. These ten-point ranges show the finer distribution within difficulty bands.

11–201745–1037
Review dates9 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-231272026-10-14312026-10-12202026-10-19152026-10-1382026-10-1842026-10-1732026-10-1622026-10-151
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)211
Source batches16 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-23127Everyday questions screenshot13Time adverbs screenshot1350 everyday phrases screenshot10LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 210Short everyday phrases screenshot9I know screenshot8LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 152026-10-18 everyday phrases screenshot4Past-tense questions screenshot430 everyday conversational phrases screenshot322 everyday expressions screenshot128 everyday questions screenshot1Everyday conversation screenshot1Informal me commands screenshot1Thirty everyday phrases screenshot1
Review methods4 branches

How the recorded editorial ratings were assigned. These are assessments rather than measured learning outcomes.

Individual editorial meaning/context/grammar review; difficulty-v2 vocabulary/reuse recomputed against reconciled 1414-card deck. Supplemental ratings are editorial estimates, not recall or CEFR measurements.127Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap64Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.19Individual editorial assessment using the existing v2 factor schema.1
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

The version of the editorial difficulty rubric used for a phrase.

2211
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded211
Length difficulty factor5 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

3102669021917122
Vocabulary difficulty factor4 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

01632433441
Grammar difficulty factor6 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

66910643621312123171
Idiom difficulty factor3 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

018942062
Reuse difficulty factor5 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

-293-459049-69-81
Unique Vocabulary Families1 branches

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None recorded211
New Families Vs Baseline41 branches

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None recorded158antes3conozco3justo3adonde2boleto2dejar2hijos2lento2menos2normal2aburrido1amigos1aprender1asi1barato1caliente1cualquier1cuantos1dejalo1disponible1duerme1ellos1escucho1fuiste1idea1llamaste1mes1nadie1necesario1noche1Not recorded1noticias1peor1preguntar1recuerdas1tenemos1todo1trabajando1usarlo1viento1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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01581–352Not recorded1
Pronunciation Included1 branches

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No211