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Keeping a Conversation Going101Conversation49Getting Around Mexico42Making Plans40Everyday Statements33Health and Getting Help32Food and Eating Together30Reactions30Food and Dining26Requests26Shopping and Paying24Travel and Directions23Encouragement and Celebration21Time and Frequency20Clearing Up Misunderstandings19Home Together19Everyday Conversation18Health and Safety16Feelings and Check-ins12Boundaries and Disagreements10Feelings10Everyday Affection8Relationships and Family8Talking About How Often7Describing Symptoms at a Clinic6Wants and Needs6Cooking Together5Romance5Asking for Help Politely4At a Gas Station in Mexico4Disagreeing Politely4Food Allergies and Ingredients4Greetings and Introductions4Wants, Needs, and Obligations4A Beach Day in Mexico3Asking About Accessible Entrances3Calling Emergency Services3Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp3Getting a Gym Day Pass3Hotel Check-In and Checkout3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Rental Car Pickup and Return3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Saying No Politely3Talking About Family3Visiting a Pharmacy3Walking Directions3Actions and Encouragement2Asking Someone Out2At a Mexican Bakery2ATMs, Cash, and Making Change2Buying Intercity Bus Tickets2Encouraging Someone2Home Repairs and Utilities2Natural Reactions and Replies2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Parking and Paying at a Meter2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Work and Shifts2Airports and Luggage1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1Everyday Actions1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Taking a Pet to the Vet1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Talking About How You Feel1

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  1. Goodbye.Adiós.

    “Adiós.” means “Goodbye.” in Mexican Spanish. Say goodbye.

  2. I need help.Necesito ayuda.

    “Necesito ayuda.” means “I need help.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card.

  3. Good morning.Buenos días.

    “Buenos días.” means “Good morning.” in Mexican Spanish. Use as a morning greeting.

  4. Good afternoon.Buenas tardes.

    “Buenas tardes.” means “Good afternoon.” in Mexican Spanish. Use after midday and into the early evening; the switch to buenas noches varies locally.

  5. Good evening / Good night.Buenas noches.

    “Buenas noches.” means “Good evening / Good night.” in Mexican Spanish. Used both to greet someone at night and to say good night.

  6. Welcome!¡Bienvenido!

    “¡Bienvenido!” means “Welcome!” in Mexican Spanish. Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!

  7. I feel thirsty.Tengo sed.

    “Tengo sed.” means “I feel thirsty.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.

  8. See you later.Hasta luego.

    “Hasta luego.” means “See you later.” in Mexican Spanish. Common farewell. Nos vemos luego is another natural option.

  9. Yes, of course.Sí, claro.

    “Sí, claro.” means “Yes, of course.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  10. I’m lost.Estoy perdido / perdida.

    “Estoy perdido / perdida.” means “I’m lost.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Statements. Share personal information.

  11. I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.

    “Tengo fiebre.” means “I have a fever.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.

  12. I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.

    “Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.

  13. I need gas.Necesito gasolina.

    “Necesito gasolina.” means “I need gas.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain needing gasoline, e.g.

  14. I’m injured.Estoy herido.

    “Estoy herido.” means “I’m injured.” in Mexican Spanish. Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.

  15. Can I call you?¿Te puedo llamar?

    “¿Te puedo llamar?” means “Can I call you?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.

  16. Because of traffic.Por el tráfico.

    “Por el tráfico.” means “Because of traffic.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a delay in direct response to Why are you running late.

  17. Does it go downtown?¿Va al centro?

    “¿Va al centro?” means “Does it go downtown?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about the bus, train, or route already being discussed. El centro means downtown or the city center.

  18. Do you speak English?¿Hablas inglés?

    “¿Hablas inglés?” means “Do you speak English?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

  19. Do you understand?¿Entiendes?

    “¿Entiendes?” means “Do you understand?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Ask a question.

  20. I have a question.Tengo una pregunta.

    “Tengo una pregunta.” means “I have a question.” in Mexican Spanish. Useful for starting a question or asking for clarification.

  21. I need a doctor.Necesito un médico.

    “Necesito un médico.” means “I need a doctor.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.

  22. It’s an emergency!¡Es una emergencia!

    “¡Es una emergencia!” means “It’s an emergency!” in Mexican Spanish. Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.

  23. There’s a fire!¡Hay un incendio!

    “¡Hay un incendio!” means “There’s a fire!” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that there is a fire.

  24. Who’s calling?¿Quién habla?

    “¿Quién habla?” means “Who’s calling?” in Mexican Spanish. A common way to ask for the caller’s identity on the phone.

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Formality and register2 branches

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Female listener: ¿Estás casada?1Asking Someone Out1Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1At a Mexican Bakery1Celos means interpersonal jealousy; envidia means envy.1Check that a traveller has their passport when preparing for travel.1Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1Communicate a need for an X-ray in a clinical conversation.1Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.1Communicate that you need medicine without naming a treatment.1Compliment someone’s intelligence in an appropriate supportive conversation.1Conventional opinion introducer.1Describe a cloudy sky.1Describe an understood situation as temporary, a phase.1Describe charging a phone as an ordinary practical task.1Describe current relationship status. Female speaker: Estoy soltera.1Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.1Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.1Describe someone else’s work ethic.1Desde marks a starting point in time; durante/por describe a duration.1Encourage or appreciate someone’s courage in a supportive conversation.1Encouraging Someone1Evaluate an explanation or situation as confusing.1Explain a delay in direct response to Why are you running late.1Explain a scheduled meeting when discussing plans or availability.1Explain a vegetarian dietary restriction while ordering. Female speaker: Soy vegetariana.1Explain an understood action is only a test or demonstration rather than a live result.1Explain needing gasoline, e.g.1Explain that guests are visiting, for household scheduling or hospitality.1Explain that the speaker does not have a car, for example while arranging transport.1Explain that there is no alternative to an understood action.1Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.1Express personal admiration or respect in an appropriate context.1Express positive personal appreciation of the listener.1Express that listener deserves better treatment or an outcome in an understood situation.1Express uncertainty or concerns.1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Give a brief corner landmark answer while navigating.1Give an indefinite future time in reply to a timing question.1Give your age with tener; substitute the number as needed.1Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!1Home Repairs and Utilities1Hotel or home repairs1Identify ownership of an understood object. Feminine alternative: Es mía.1Identify the current season as spring in a geographic/calendar conversation.1Introduce a contrast with what was just said.1Introduce a sibling as a family-conversation example.1Label an assertion as a guess rather than known fact.1Make a pleasant-day weather comment during everyday small talk. Día is masculine: un día hermoso.1Mention having a dog when talking about pets.1Name a traffic signal as a navigation landmark in a contextual answer.1Offer an appropriate direct appearance compliment. Masculine alternative: Eres hermoso.1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Paying at a restaurant1Pharmacy1Prepare someone for a disappointing update.1Public transit1React positively when an arrangement or result is exactly suitable.1React to a small accidental mistake with a conventional interjection.1Reassure about an understood game context with It’s just a game.1Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.1Report that understood plural items such as shoes are dirty.1Report wet clothing after rain or laundry.1Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.1Say goodbye.1Say speaker and companions are together in the same group/place.1Schoolwork or a conversation with family about homework.1Share a personal hardship disclosure with a familiar person.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1State an example occupation in response to What do you do. Female speaker: Soy profesora.1State feeling angry in an appropriate emotional check-in.1State that an understood duty belongs to the listener.1State that an understood item or action is not dangerous.1Taking a Pet to the Vet1Talking About Family1Talking About How Often1Warn that there is a fire.1Work and Shifts1
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