EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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722 results- I need help.Necesito ayuda.
“Necesito ayuda.” means “I need help.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card.
- Good morning.Buenos días.
“Buenos días.” means “Good morning.” in Mexican Spanish. Use as a morning greeting.
- Good afternoon.Buenas tardes.
“Buenas tardes.” means “Good afternoon.” in Mexican Spanish. Use after midday and into the early evening; the switch to buenas noches varies locally.
- Good evening / Good night.Buenas noches.
“Buenas noches.” means “Good evening / Good night.” in Mexican Spanish. Used both to greet someone at night and to say good night.
- Welcome!¡Bienvenido!
“¡Bienvenido!” means “Welcome!” in Mexican Spanish. Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!
- I feel thirsty.Tengo sed.
“Tengo sed.” means “I feel thirsty.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.
- See you later.Hasta luego.
“Hasta luego.” means “See you later.” in Mexican Spanish. Common farewell. Nos vemos luego is another natural option.
- Yes, of course.Sí, claro.
“Sí, claro.” means “Yes, of course.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- I’m lost.Estoy perdido / perdida.
“Estoy perdido / perdida.” means “I’m lost.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Statements. Share personal information.
- I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.
“Tengo fiebre.” means “I have a fever.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.
- I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.
“Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.
- I need gas.Necesito gasolina.
“Necesito gasolina.” means “I need gas.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain needing gasoline, e.g.
- I’m injured.Estoy herido.
“Estoy herido.” means “I’m injured.” in Mexican Spanish. Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.
- Can I call you?¿Te puedo llamar?
“¿Te puedo llamar?” means “Can I call you?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.
- Because of traffic.Por el tráfico.
“Por el tráfico.” means “Because of traffic.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a delay in direct response to Why are you running late.
- Do you speak English?¿Hablas inglés?
“¿Hablas inglés?” means “Do you speak English?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
- Do you understand?¿Entiendes?
“¿Entiendes?” means “Do you understand?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Ask a question.
- I have a question.Tengo una pregunta.
“Tengo una pregunta.” means “I have a question.” in Mexican Spanish. Useful for starting a question or asking for clarification.
- I need a doctor.Necesito un médico.
“Necesito un médico.” means “I need a doctor.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.
- It’s an emergency!¡Es una emergencia!
“¡Es una emergencia!” means “It’s an emergency!” in Mexican Spanish. Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.
- There’s a fire!¡Hay un incendio!
“¡Hay un incendio!” means “There’s a fire!” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that there is a fire.
- Can you help me?¿Puedes ayudarme?
“¿Puedes ayudarme?” means “Can you help me?” in Mexican Spanish. A request for help. ¿Me puedes ayudar? is another natural word order; formal: ¿Me puede ayudar?
- When can I call you?¿Cuándo te puedo llamar?
“¿Cuándo te puedo llamar?” means “When can I call you?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.
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