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Requests72Getting Around Mexico52Home Together48Health and Getting Help44Keeping a Conversation Going44Shopping and Paying41Travel and Directions41Making Plans32Health and Safety30Conversation28Food and Eating Together25Food and Dining24Everyday Statements23Boundaries and Disagreements14Clearing Up Misunderstandings14Describing Symptoms at a Clinic10Reactions10Relationships and Family10A Beach Day in Mexico9Everyday Affection8Household Chores8Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds8Going to the Dentist7Viewing an Apartment and Moving In7Calling Emergency Services6Encouragement and Celebration6Home Repairs and Utilities6Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers6Taking a Pet to the Vet6Actions and Encouragement5Asking Someone Out5ATMs, Cash, and Making Change5Buying Intercity Bus Tickets5Cooking Together5Getting a Haircut in Mexico5Receiving a Package5Work and Shifts5Airports and Luggage4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp4Disagreeing Politely4Feelings and Check-ins4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Taking a Taxi in Mexico4Talking About Family4Visiting Someone’s Home4Apologizing3Asking About Accessible Entrances3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico3Encouraging Someone3Getting a Gym Day Pass3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Romance3Time and Frequency3At a Gas Station in Mexico2At a Mexican Bakery2Food Allergies and Ingredients2Missing Someone and Showing Affection2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Talking About How Often2Visiting a Pharmacy2Walking Directions2Appointments and Rescheduling1Asking for Help Politely1Feelings1Making Plans with Friends1Saying No Politely1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1

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  1. Welcome!¡Bienvenido!

    “¡Bienvenido!” means “Welcome!” in Mexican Spanish. Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!

  2. Is it furnished?¿Está amueblado?

    “¿Está amueblado?” means “Is it furnished?” in Mexican Spanish.

  3. How does it work?¿Cómo funciona?

    “¿Cómo funciona?” means “How does it work?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how an understood thing/system works.

  4. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

    “Enciéndelo.” means “Turn it on.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to turn on an understood device.

  5. Turn it off.Apágalo.

    “Apágalo.” means “Turn it off.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to turn off an understood device.

  6. Give it back.Devuélvelo.

    “Devuélvelo.” means “Give it back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.

  7. I have the store receipt.Traigo el ticket.

    “Traigo el ticket.” means “I have the store receipt.” in Mexican Spanish. At a Mexican shop, ticket often means the printed store receipt.

  8. I reserved an automatic.Reservé un automático.

    “Reservé un automático.” means “I reserved an automatic.” in Mexican Spanish.

  9. I lost my phone.Perdí mi celular.

    “Perdí mi celular.” means “I lost my phone.” in Mexican Spanish.

  10. I lost my wallet.Perdí mi cartera.

    “Perdí mi cartera.” means “I lost my wallet.” in Mexican Spanish.

  11. There’s been an accident.Hubo un accidente.

    “Hubo un accidente.” means “There’s been an accident.” in Mexican Spanish.

  12. I brought dessert.Traje el postre.

    “Traje el postre.” means “I brought dessert.” in Mexican Spanish.

  13. 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.

  14. Do you charge by the kilo?¿Cobran por kilo?

    “¿Cobran por kilo?” means “Do you charge by the kilo?” in Mexican Spanish.

  15. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

    “¿Incluye el secado?” means “Is drying included?” in Mexican Spanish.

  16. Does it include classes?¿Incluye las clases?

    “¿Incluye las clases?” means “Does it include classes?” in Mexican Spanish.

  17. How about Friday?¿Y el viernes?

    “¿Y el viernes?” means “How about Friday?” in Mexican Spanish. Suggest a different day after someone says the original one doesn’t work.

  18. I’ll let you know.Te aviso.

    “Te aviso.” means “I’ll let you know.” in Mexican Spanish. Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.

  19. Don’t touch.No toques.

    “No toques.” means “Don’t touch.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.

  20. Bring it here.Tráelo aquí.

    “Tráelo aquí.” means “Bring it here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.

  21. My throat hurts.Me duele la garganta.

    “Me duele la garganta.” means “My throat hurts.” in Mexican Spanish.

  22. My stomach hurts.Me duele el estómago.

    “Me duele el estómago.” means “My stomach hurts.” in Mexican Spanish.

  23. My back hurts.Me duele la espalda.

    “Me duele la espalda.” means “My back hurts.” in Mexican Spanish.

  24. Three hundred pesos of regular.Trescientos pesos de regular.

    “Trescientos pesos de regular.” means “Three hundred pesos of regular.” in Mexican Spanish.

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Formality and register3 branches

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Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!1Introduce a contrast with what was just said.1Making Plans1Offer assistance carrying an understood item, for example a heavy bag.1Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.1React to a small accidental mistake with a conventional interjection.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Saying No Politely1State a clear boundary or plea against being harmed.1Tell a familiar listener that they matter to the speaker.1Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1Tell the payee to keep the extra money instead of returning change.1Visiting a Pharmacy1Walking Directions1
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