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  1. Where do I get off?¿Dónde me bajo?

    “¿Dónde me bajo?” means “Where do I get off?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask where to get off a bus, train, or other vehicle. Bajarse is the everyday verb for getting off.

  2. There’s a leak.Hay una fuga.

    “Hay una fuga.” means “There’s a leak.” in Mexican Spanish. Fuga can refer to a water or gas leak. Say de agua to specify water.

  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. They canceled my flight.Cancelaron mi vuelo.

    “Cancelaron mi vuelo.” means “They canceled my flight.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this when explaining why you need a new flight or other help.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. I’d like an appointment.Quisiera una cita.

    “Quisiera una cita.” means “I’d like an appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. A polite way to request an appointment at a clinic, salon, or office.

  11. 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.

  12. I’ll send you my location.Te mando mi ubicación.

    “Te mando mi ubicación.” means “I’ll send you my location.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this when sharing where you are from a messaging app.

  13. I’ll send you a voice message.Te mando un audio.

    “Te mando un audio.” means “I’ll send you a voice message.” in Mexican Spanish. Un audio commonly means a voice message in a chat.

  14. The toilet is clogged.El excusado está tapado.

    “El excusado está tapado.” means “The toilet is clogged.” in Mexican Spanish. Excusado is a Mexican Spanish word for the toilet. Tapado means blocked or clogged.

  15. My flight was delayed.Mi vuelo se retrasó.

    “Mi vuelo se retrasó.” means “My flight was delayed.” in Mexican Spanish. Retrasarse means to run late or be delayed.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. The power went out.Se fue la luz.

    “Se fue la luz.” means “The power went out.” in Mexican Spanish. In everyday Mexican Spanish, la luz can mean the electricity supply.

  19. Where do I pick up my suitcase?¿Dónde recojo mi maleta?

    “¿Dónde recojo mi maleta?” means “Where do I pick up my suitcase?” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to ask where to collect a checked bag after landing.

  20. Which shift am I on?¿Qué turno me toca?

    “¿Qué turno me toca?” means “Which shift am I on?” in Mexican Spanish. Me toca asks which assignment or shift is yours.

  21. The call dropped.Se cortó la llamada.

    “Se cortó la llamada.” means “The call dropped.” in Mexican Spanish. Say this when the phone disconnects unexpectedly.

  22. Where do I check my bag?¿Dónde documento mi maleta?

    “¿Dónde documento mi maleta?” means “Where do I check my bag?” in Mexican Spanish. In Mexican airports, documentar una maleta means to check a bag.

  23. What would you like to drink?¿Qué quieres tomar?

    “¿Qué quieres tomar?” means “What would you like to drink?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Food and Dining. Ask a question.

  24. That’s a good point.Es un buen punto.

    “Es un buen punto.” means “That’s a good point.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. React / give an opinion.

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