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  1. Nice to meet you.Mucho gusto.

    “Mucho gusto.” means “Nice to meet you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

  2. Where’s the taxi stand?¿Dónde está el sitio de taxis?

    “¿Dónde está el sitio de taxis?” means “Where’s the taxi stand?” in Mexican Spanish. In Mexico, sitio de taxis can mean a designated taxi stand.

  3. A table for two, please.Una mesa para dos, por favor.

    “Una mesa para dos, por favor.” means “A table for two, please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Food and Dining. Request / express a need.

  4. Just in case.Por si acaso.

    “Por si acaso.” means “Just in case.” in Mexican Spanish. Give precaution as a reason for doing/taking something extra.

  5. On the corner, please.En la esquina, por favor.

    “En la esquina, por favor.” means “On the corner, please.” in Mexican Spanish. A short, polite answer when a driver asks where to drop you off.

  6. Salsa on the side, please.La salsa aparte, por favor.

    “La salsa aparte, por favor.” means “Salsa on the side, please.” in Mexican Spanish. Use aparte to ask for the salsa in a separate container or dish.

  7. Sorry about the mix-up.Perdón por la confusión.

    “Perdón por la confusión.” means “Sorry about the mix-up.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this after a misunderstanding or a mix-up over details.

  8. By the way.Por cierto.

    “Por cierto.” means “By the way.” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a related aside in conversation.

  9. That’s a shame.Qué lástima.

    “Qué lástima.” means “That’s a shame.” in Mexican Spanish. Express sympathy at an unfortunate event.

  10. Let’s see.A ver.

    “A ver.” means “Let’s see.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  11. That sounds good.Suena bien.

    “Suena bien.” means “That sounds good.” in Mexican Spanish. A natural positive reaction to a suggestion or plan.

  12. Yes, two blocks away.Sí, a dos cuadras.

    “Sí, a dos cuadras.” means “Yes, two blocks away.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  13. Sounds like fun.Suena divertido.

    “Suena divertido.” means “Sounds like fun.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Respond / explain.

  14. I’ll be right back.Ahorita vuelvo.

    “Ahorita vuelvo.” means “I’ll be right back.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Statements. Respond / explain.

  15. Enjoy your meal!¡Buen provecho!

    “¡Buen provecho!” means “Enjoy your meal!” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Food and Dining. Respond / explain.

  16. My condolences.Mi más sentido pésame.

    “Mi más sentido pésame.” means “My condolences.” in Mexican Spanish. Offer condolences after a death.

  17. Thanks anyway.Gracias de todos modos.

    “Gracias de todos modos.” means “Thanks anyway.” in Mexican Spanish. Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.

  18. No worries.No pasa nada.

    “No pasa nada.” means “No worries.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  19. It’s worth it.Vale la pena.

    “Vale la pena.” means “It’s worth it.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Respond / explain.

  20. From now on.De ahora en adelante.

    “De ahora en adelante.” means “From now on.” in Mexican Spanish. Mark a new rule/arrangement applying from this moment onward.

  21. Face to face.Cara a cara.

    “Cara a cara.” means “Face to face.” in Mexican Spanish. Specify speaking or meeting face to face rather than remotely.

  22. Just my luck!¡Qué suerte la mía!

    “¡Qué suerte la mía!” means “Just my luck!” in Mexican Spanish. Often an ironic reaction to bad luck; tone establishes the meaning. Suerte is feminine regardless of the speaker.

  23. See you in a little while.Nos vemos al rato.

    “Nos vemos al rato.” means “See you in a little while.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

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