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Requests111Home Together53Food and Eating Together39Shopping and Paying36Food and Dining35Keeping a Conversation Going34Making Plans29Getting Around Mexico26Health and Getting Help26Everyday Actions24Clearing Up Misunderstandings20Boundaries and Disagreements18Travel and Directions12Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand11Everyday Affection8Health and Safety8Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand7Conversation6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp5Encouragement and Celebration5Appointments and Rescheduling4At a Gas Station in Mexico4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Everyday Statements4Receiving a Package4Relationships and Family4Splitting the Bill and Tipping4Asking for Help Politely3At a Mexican Bakery3Romance3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Visiting a Pharmacy3At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner2ATMs, Cash, and Making Change2Calling Emergency Services2Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet2Food Allergies and Ingredients2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds2Work and Shifts2Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Going to the Dentist1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Saying No Politely1School Pickup and Talking to Teachers1Time and Frequency1Visiting Someone’s Home1

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  1. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Turn it off.Apágalo.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Go home.Ve a casa.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. Can we split the bill?¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?

    “¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?” means “Can we split the bill?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. Half a kilo, please.Medio kilo, por favor.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Two conchas, please.Dos conchas, por favor.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Two centimeters, please.Dos centímetros, por favor.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Two tickets together, please.Dos boletos juntos, por favor.

    “Dos boletos juntos, por favor.” means “Two tickets together, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Don’t touch.No toques.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Hold it.Sujétalo.

    “Sujétalo.” means “Hold it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. Answer the phone.Contesta el teléfono.

    “Contesta el teléfono.” means “Answer the phone.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Two al pastor, please.Dos de pastor, por favor.

    “Dos de pastor, por favor.” means “Two al pastor, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. One steak taco, please.Uno de bistec, por favor.

    “Uno de bistec, por favor.” means “One steak taco, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Just a trim, please.Solo un despunte, por favor.

    “Solo un despunte, por favor.” means “Just a trim, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. A small cup, please.Un vaso chico, por favor.

    “Un vaso chico, por favor.” means “A small cup, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Can I get a refund?¿Me hacen un reembolso?

    “¿Me hacen un reembolso?” means “Can I get a refund?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Speak louder.Habla más fuerte.

    “Habla más fuerte.” means “Speak louder.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
Technical Specs
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.

Familiar (tú)127Neutral50Formal (usted)31
Situations131 branches

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

Not recorded30Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand11Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand6At a Gas Station in Mexico4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp4Receiving a Package4Splitting the Bill and Tipping4At a Mexican Bakery3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Appointments2Appointments and Rescheduling2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner2ATMs, Cash, and Making Change2Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet2Food Allergies and Ingredients2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Visiting a Pharmacy2Work and Shifts2Advise taking an umbrella along.1Allow an understood person or thing to leave. This selects literal release.1Ask a close person for a hug.1Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask a trusted person or partner to remain with the speaker.1Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.1Ask for a personal promise or assurance from a familiar listener.1Ask for affection in an appropriate established relationship.1Ask for confidence in the speaker’s ability/support, not factual belief in a statement.1Ask for help locking an understood item.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated item.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask someone not to argue verbally.1Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to bring the speaker up to date on missed events.1Ask someone to brush their teeth during a household routine.1Ask someone to call the police.1Ask someone to cancel an understood booking or event.1Ask someone to care for or watch over you.1Ask someone to change the bed sheets as a household task.1Ask someone to do the laundry.1Ask someone to end a phone call.1Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to follow the rules of a game/test.1Ask someone to grip securely for their own stability, e.g.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to imitate a demonstrated approach, not to physically follow the speaker.1Ask someone to increase the music volume.1Ask someone to iron clothing.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to keep an understood task, explanation or design uncomplicated.1Ask someone to leave the current physical arrangement unchanged.1Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.1Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to move backward immediately.1Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to prepare an understood item or event.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to solve an understood problem.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take an understood object to another indicated place away from the speaker.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to tidy or organize a closet.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone to vacuum the floor.1Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask someone to water the plants.1Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.1Ask the listener to follow the speaker’s advice.1Ask the listener to fulfill an already made promise.1Ask the listener to lock a door with a key.1Ask the listener to maintain physical distance in a crowd or personal-space situation.1Ask the listener to relay an already understood message to an identified man.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the listener to turn their body around.1Ask to accompany someone who is leaving.1Ask to cover an understood item/container.1Ask to wrap an understood item, e.g.1Asking for Help Politely1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Calling Emergency Services1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Direct someone across a bridge on an understood route.1Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.1Direct someone to go home, e.g.1Direct someone upstairs.1Direct the listener’s gaze downward toward an understood point.1Firm request for honesty.1Firmly tell someone to leave.1Friendly instruction to remain warmly dressed.1Give an ordinary household bathing instruction.1Going to the Dentist1Invite the listener to sample/taste an understood food or drink.1Leave an understood object alone or as it is. For a feminine object, déjala.1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Optional prayer asking for strength in a difficult situation.1Ordering food1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1Politely ask someone not to smoke at the present location.1Politely direct someone to an indicated place away from the speaker, without a hostile dismissal.1Prompt departure because it is time to go.1Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.1Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Request painting an understood wall during household maintenance.1Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.1Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.1Returns and exchanges1Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds1Saying No Politely1School Pickup and Talking to Teachers1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Taxi or rideshare1Understand a clinician’s formal request to breathe deeply.1Understand a clinician’s formal request to lie down.1Understand a clinician’s instruction about a previously identified medicine.1Visiting Someone’s Home1
Gender forms3 branches

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neutral204feminine3masculine1
Who or what gender refers to3 branches

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Not recorded204noun3object1
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core128Expansion50Not recorded30
Vocabulary families298 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.

Everyday124Less common54Not recorded30
Reusability3 branches

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

4154543311
Coverage gap value4 branches

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

412135512359
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

199266343
Confusion risk3 branches

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

199370239
Spanish word count2 branches

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1–31264–682
Usefulness score3 branches

The detailed editorial usefulness score, distinct from the three usefulness labels.

4143535330
Difficulty score2 branches

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

21–3017331–4035
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

Recorded number of vocabulary-family contributions; it is not a learner’s vocabulary size.

1–3180028
Review dates4 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23972026-11-11812026-10-14232026-10-107
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)208
Source batches5 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2397Not recorded87Informal me commands screenshot22Curated multi-source screenshot1User-selected messaging phrases1
Review methods6 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.97Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.68Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap27Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.13Editorial review of requested command phrases2Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline1
Source review decisions2 branches

The recorded action taken when a phrase was reviewed in a source batch.

Added121Not recorded87
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded208
Length difficulty factor6 branches

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

6649550431226319151
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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3854682206195907
Grammar difficulty factor13 branches

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134617419336228201612201210623525533212121
Idiom difficulty factor4 branches

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

01904158261
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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

0111-281-416
Unique Vocabulary Families213 branches

Explore the recorded editorial values for this metric. Missing values are explicitly marked.

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New Families Vs Baseline227 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–3185017Not recorded6
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No127Not recorded81