EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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Shopping and Paying55Getting Around Mexico53Making Plans53Keeping a Conversation Going51Food and Eating Together44Food and Dining43Requests43Conversation41Health and Getting Help39Home Together38Travel and Directions36Everyday Statements35Health and Safety14Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand13Relationships and Family13Clearing Up Misunderstandings12Boundaries and Disagreements11Appointments and Rescheduling10Feelings and Check-ins8School Pickup and Talking to Teachers8Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico7Feelings7Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand7Airports and Luggage6At a Mexican Bakery6Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp6Encouragement and Celebration6Everyday Affection6Food Allergies and Ingredients6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Home Repairs and Utilities6Reactions6Work and Shifts6Receiving a Package5Visiting a Pharmacy5Asking About Accessible Entrances4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Buying Intercity Bus Tickets4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Hotel Check-In and Checkout4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Viewing an Apartment and Moving In4At a Gas Station in Mexico3Going to the Dentist3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Apologizing2Calling Emergency Services2Household Chores2Romance2Saying No Politely2Visiting Someone’s Home2A Beach Day in Mexico1Asking for Help Politely1Cooking Together1Encouraging Someone1Getting a Gym Day Pass1Greetings and Introductions1Making Plans with Friends1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Taking a Pet to the Vet1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Talking About Family1Talking About How You Feel1Time and Frequency1Wants, Needs, and Obligations1

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  1. Can you fix it?¿Puedes arreglarlo?

    “¿Puedes arreglarlo?” means “Can you fix it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.

  2. 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.

  3. I need a plumber.Necesito un plomero.

    “Necesito un plomero.” means “I need a plumber.” in Mexican Spanish. Plomero is the usual Mexican Spanish word for a plumber.

  4. Is this the rental desk?¿Aquí rentan autos?

    “¿Aquí rentan autos?” means “Is this the rental desk?” in Mexican Spanish.

  5. Are there any tickets left?¿Todavía quedan boletos?

    “¿Todavía quedan boletos?” means “Are there any tickets left?” in Mexican Spanish.

  6. What fruit do you have?¿Qué frutas tiene?

    “¿Qué frutas tiene?” means “What fruit do you have?” in Mexican Spanish.

  7. How do you feel?¿Cómo te sientes?

    “¿Cómo te sientes?” means “How do you feel?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about someone’s current physical or emotional condition.

  8. You are safe.Estás a salvo.

    “Estás a salvo.” means “You are safe.” in Mexican Spanish. Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate understood situation.

  9. 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.

  10. Go home.Ve a casa.

    “Ve a casa.” means “Go home.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone to go home, e.g.

  11. I’m bleeding.Estoy sangrando.

    “Estoy sangrando.” means “I’m bleeding.” in Mexican Spanish. Report active bleeding as a symptom.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Can you cover for me?¿Me puedes cubrir?

    “¿Me puedes cubrir?” means “Can you cover for me?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a coworker to take your shift or cover your duties temporarily.

  15. I’ll be ten minutes late.Llego diez minutos tarde.

    “Llego diez minutos tarde.” means “I’ll be ten minutes late.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to tell someone how late you expect to arrive.

  16. I can’t eat dairy.No puedo comer lácteos.

    “No puedo comer lácteos.” means “I can’t eat dairy.” in Mexican Spanish.

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

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

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

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

  19. Someone is injured.Hay una persona herida.

    “Hay una persona herida.” means “Someone is injured.” in Mexican Spanish.

  20. I’m here for my daughter.Vengo por mi hija.

    “Vengo por mi hija.” means “I’m here for my daughter.” in Mexican Spanish.

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

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

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

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

  23. 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.

  24. Wait here.Espera aquí.

    “Espera aquí.” means “Wait here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to remain in the indicated location.

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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.

Conversation role12 branches

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Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand13School Pickup and Talking to Teachers8Appointments and Rescheduling7Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico7At a Mexican Bakery6Food Allergies and Ingredients6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand6Work and Shifts6Airports and Luggage5Home Repairs and Utilities5Receiving a Package5Visiting a Pharmacy5Asking About Accessible Entrances4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Viewing an Apartment and Moving In4At a Gas Station in Mexico3Going to the Dentist3Hotel Check-In and Checkout3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Apologizing2Appointments2Calling Emergency Services2Visiting Someone’s Home2Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.1Accept responsibility for an understood task or problem.1Ask a person’s age in an appropriate introductory conversation.1Ask a trusted person or partner to remain with the speaker.1Ask about another person’s general tastes, rather than placing an order.1Ask about exchanging a purchase.1Ask about improvement in a previously discussed situation.1Ask about someone’s current physical or emotional condition.1Ask about the effort involved in learning something.1Ask about the expected duration of a known task or trip.1Ask about the listener’s family in a social check-in.1Ask another person to attempt the understood task.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated item.1Ask for the location of a hospital facility.1Ask for time to think before replying.1Ask how to locate the hospital emergency department.1Ask how two understood alternatives differ before deciding or learning.1Ask if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask permission to use the indicated item.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to do the laundry.1Ask someone to end a phone call.1Ask someone to explain the method for an understood task.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to remain in the indicated location.1Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.1Ask someone’s address in an appropriate exchange.1Ask someone’s contact phone number in an appropriate exchange.1Ask what food listener is preparing during a meal conversation.1Ask what food someone is currently eating.1Ask what is being looked at.1Ask whether a method, device, or plan will work.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether a previously discussed situation is worsening.1Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.1Ask which event/object someone is waiting for.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which location or seat is available for sitting.1Celebrate another person’s good news with happiness for them.1Check stock or availability for today.1Check whether breakfast is included in the hotel rate.1Check whether the listener arrived home, for example in an evening message.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.1Commit to going to the understood destination/event.1Compare online and in-person prices.1Compare reality with expectations.1Confirm that an item matches what someone wanted.1Decline a proposed time/arrangement because it does not suit the speaker.1Deny responsibility for an understood problem. Culpa is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Describe disappointment after an unmet expectation. Female speaker: Me siento decepcionada.1Describe embarrassment. Avergonzado is different from embarazada (pregnant). Female speaker: Me siento avergonzada.1Describe physical or social discomfort; context supplies the cause. Female speaker: Me siento incómoda.1Direct someone to go home, e.g.1Discuss the weather forecast.1Emphasize that a statement is serious.1Encourage someone before or during a challenge.1Encourage someone to eat something.1Explain inability to assist the listener, rather than ask for help or reject needed assistance.1Explain inability to do the understood task.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.1Explain that eating is happening now.1Explain the need to end a visit or conversation.1Explain travel or work availability while on vacation.1Express personal appreciation to a friend or partner.1Gently ask what is occupying someone’s thoughts, rather than solicit an opinion on a shared topic.1Getting a Gym Day Pass1Grant permission to use an understood item.1Identify 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 questions and offer oneself as a source of an answer.1Invite the listener to join the speaker’s group.1Leave an understood object alone or as it is. For a feminine object, déjala.1Locate an airport facility while travelling.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Offer an opportunity to have a beverage.1Offer to pay for a companion/group’s purchase or meal.1Ordering food1Payment problems1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1Politely direct someone to an indicated place away from the speaker, without a hostile dismissal.1Promise to bring an understood item to the listener.1Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate understood situation.1Report a delayed train during travel planning.1Report a large number of people/crowding at an understood place, useful in travel or event planning.1Report active bleeding as a symptom.1Report feeling worse, rather than improvement, during an ordinary or healthcare check-in.1Request sending an already understood file/item/message.1Returns and exchanges1Say the speaker does not have an understood item.1Saying No Politely1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1State lack of personal acquaintance with the listener.1Taking a Pet to the Vet1Taxi or rideshare1Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.1Wish someone a careful journey or caution a driver.1
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