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  1. Hold it.Sujétalo.

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

  2. Set it up.Prepáralo.

    “Prepáralo.” means “Set it up.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to prepare an understood item or event.

  3. Figure it out.Resuélvelo.

    “Resuélvelo.” means “Figure it out.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to solve an understood problem.

  4. Taste it.Pruébalo.

    “Pruébalo.” means “Taste it.” in Mexican Spanish. Invite the listener to sample/taste an understood food or drink.

  5. Leave it.Déjalo.

    “Déjalo.” means “Leave it.” in Mexican Spanish. Leave an understood object alone or as it is. For a feminine object, déjala.

  6. Come back.Vuelve.

    “Vuelve.” means “Come back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to return.

  7. Do it.Hazlo.

    “Hazlo.” means “Do it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to perform the understood action.

  8. Wake up.Despiértate.

    “Despiértate.” means “Wake up.” in Mexican Spanish. Wake someone who is sleeping.

  9. Check in.Regístrate.

    “Regístrate.” means “Check in.” in Mexican Spanish. Arrival registration at a hotel/event.

  10. Would it help?¿Ayudaría?

    “¿Ayudaría?” means “Would it help?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask if a proposed action would be helpful.

  11. Go away.Vete.

    “Vete.” means “Go away.” in Mexican Spanish. Firmly tell someone to leave.

  12. Did you drive?¿Manejaste?

    “¿Manejaste?” means “Did you drive?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether driving happened in a past situation, not whether someone knows how to drive.

  13. Think about it.Piénsalo.

    “Piénsalo.” means “Think about it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.

  14. You won!¡Ganaste!

    “¡Ganaste!” means “You won!” in Mexican Spanish. Congratulate the listener on winning an understood game/contest.

  15. I went.Fui.

    “Fui.” means “I went.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a question about having gone to the already understood place/event.

  16. Cover it.Cúbrelo.

    “Cúbrelo.” means “Cover it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to cover an understood item/container.

  17. He/She passed away.Falleció.

    “Falleció.” means “He/She passed away.” in Mexican Spanish. Respectfully report that a previously identified person died.

  18. Kiss me.Bésame.

    Bésame is a familiar tú command asking someone to kiss you. The attached me means me. Use it only where affection is welcome; ¿puedo besarte? instead asks permission to kiss the other person.

  19. Hug me.Abrázame.

    Abrázame is a familiar tú command asking for a hug. It can be romantic, comforting or affectionate among family and friends. The written accent keeps the stress on the same syllable when me is attached.

  20. Wrap it.Envuélvelo.

    “Envuélvelo.” means “Wrap it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to wrap an understood item, e.g.

  21. Take a bath.Báñate.

    “Báñate.” means “Take a bath.” in Mexican Spanish. Give an ordinary household bathing instruction.

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