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Topics55 branches

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Keeping a Conversation Going85Everyday Statements69Reactions48Making Plans38Getting Around Mexico37Feelings and Check-ins30Health and Getting Help24Home Together22Clearing Up Misunderstandings20Feelings20Health and Safety16Food and Eating Together14Time and Frequency14Travel and Directions14Boundaries and Disagreements12Encouragement and Celebration12Relationships and Family12Conversation10Food and Dining10Everyday Affection9Shopping and Paying9Describing Symptoms at a Clinic8Everyday Conversation6Romance6Talking About How You Feel6Wants and Needs6Talking About Family4Calling Emergency Services3Rental Car Pickup and Return3Walking Directions3Airports and Luggage2Cooking Together2Everyday Actions2Making Plans with Friends2Missing Someone and Showing Affection2Requests2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Apologizing1Appointments and Rescheduling1Asking About Accessible Entrances1Asking Someone Out1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Disagreeing Politely1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Greetings and Introductions1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand1Receiving a Package1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Visiting a Pharmacy1Visiting Someone’s Home1Wants, Needs, and Obligations1Work and Shifts1

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  1. I’m sorry.Lo siento.

    “Lo siento.” means “I’m sorry.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.

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  2. It’s cold.Está frío.

    “Está frío.” means “It’s cold.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.

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  3. I have a car.Tengo carro.

    “Tengo carro.” means “I have a car.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.

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  4. It’s near.Está cerca.

    “Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.

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  5. I’m hungry.Tengo hambre.

    “Tengo hambre.” means “I’m hungry.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.

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  6. I feel thirsty.Tengo sed.

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

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  7. I’m on my way.Voy en camino.

    “Voy en camino.” means “I’m on my way.” in Mexican Spanish. Voy en camino and Estoy en camino are both natural ways to say I’m on my way.

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  8. I am outside.Estoy afuera.

    “Estoy afuera.” means “I am outside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.

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  9. It’s far.Está lejos.

    “Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.

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  10. I want more.Quiero más.

    “Quiero más.” means “I want more.” in Mexican Spanish. Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.

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  11. I’m just looking.Solo estoy viendo.

    “Solo estoy viendo.” means “I’m just looking.” in Mexican Spanish. Use while browsing in a store, when a salesperson offers help.

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  12. I’m going home.Voy a casa.

    “Voy a casa.” means “I’m going home.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell someone the speaker is heading home.

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  13. It’s not safe.No es seguro.

    “No es seguro.” means “It’s not safe.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.

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  14. I’m sleepy.Tengo sueño.

    “Tengo sueño.” means “I’m sleepy.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.

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  15. It’s hot.Está caliente.

    “Está caliente.” means “It’s hot.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.

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  16. I am inside.Estoy adentro.

    “Estoy adentro.” means “I am inside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being inside a building or place.

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  17. I’m in pain.Tengo dolor.

    “Tengo dolor.” means “I’m in pain.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.

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  18. I can go.Puedo ir.

    “Puedo ir.” means “I can go.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.

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  19. 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.

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  20. I have a ticket.Tengo un boleto.

    “Tengo un boleto.” means “I have a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm having a ticket for transport/admission.

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  21. I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.

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

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  22. I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.

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

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  23. I need gas.Necesito gasolina.

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

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  24. I can drive.Sé manejar.

    “Sé manejar.” means “I can drive.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm knowing how to drive.

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Technical Specs
Formality and register2 branches

How a phrase addresses someone: Neutral, Familiar (tú), or Formal (usted). Politeness also depends on wording and context; tú can be polite.

Neutral213Familiar (tú)16
Situations180 branches

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

Not recorded39Describing Symptoms at a Clinic7Calling Emergency Services3Rental Car Pickup and Return2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Talking About Family2Agree with a negative statement by saying it also applies to the speaker.1Airports and Luggage1Alert someone to an unidentified person’s presence here.1Answer a day-of-week question.1Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a likelihood question with probably.1Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.1Answer a quantity/degree question with a substantial amount.1Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.1Answer a who question with no one.1Answer an understood possessions or supplies inquiry with having nothing.1Answer how often/how many occasions with many times.1Answer when something happened with last night.1Answer when with before/earlier.1Appointments and Rescheduling1Appreciate a listener’s patience, for example while the speaker practices Spanish.1Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.1Approve an understood selection with Good choice.1Asking About Accessible Entrances1Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Celos means interpersonal jealousy; envidia means envy.1Comment on a low price.1Comment on an irritating situation, not insult the listener.1Comment that it is late.1Comment that the current time is early.1Communicate a need for an X-ray in a clinical conversation.1Compliment someone as funny or enjoyable company. Female listener: Eres muy divertida.1Compliment someone’s intelligence in an appropriate supportive conversation.1Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.1Confirm having a ticket for transport/admission.1Confirm knowing how to drive.1Confirm people are able to attend.1Conventional opinion introducer.1Cooking Together1Correct a proposed location or stopping place.1Defer an action to the next opportunity.1Describe a cloudy sky.1Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.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 current slow performance of the phone itself, distinct from internet speed.1Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.1Describe doing laundry in ordinary household conversation.1Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.1Describe having breakfast as an ordinary routine/activity.1Describe someone else’s work ethic.1Describe something as usual/expected in its everyday context.1Desde marks a starting point in time; durante/por describe a duration.1Disapprove of understood behavior.1Discuss whether you have money available.1Discuss your employment status.1Encourage or appreciate someone’s courage in a supportive conversation.1Evaluate an activity as boring. Feminine alternative: Es aburrida.1Evaluate an explanation or situation as confusing.1Evaluate deterioration of a situation/item, not one’s health status.1Explain a delay in direct response to Why are you running late.1Explain a feeling and invite an activity suggestion. Female speaker: Estoy aburrida.1Explain a scheduled meeting when discussing plans or availability.1Explain a social relationship. Feminine alternative: Son amigas.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 current work activity/availability.1Explain lack of money.1Explain needing gasoline, e.g.1Explain needing to call the listener about an understood matter.1Explain poor internet speed during a call or task.1Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.1Explain that guests are visiting, for household scheduling or hospitality.1Explain that no other person is present. Female speaker: Estoy sola.1Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.1Explain that the current task/situation is difficult.1Explain that the speaker does not have a car, for example while arranging transport.1Explain that the speaker has to wait.1Explain that the speaker is not employed.1Explain that the speaker is waiting for the expected person/event.1Explain that there is no alternative to an understood action.1Explain that two understood items/situations differ.1Explain that you already have arrangements.1Explain the activity being done now.1Explain the proper time for an expected action has not arrived.1Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.1Express certainty about a stated fact, not physical safety. Female speaker: Estoy segura de eso.1Express desire to learn the understood subject/language.1Express desire to see the listener in an appropriate familiar relationship.1Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.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.1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Give a brief corner landmark answer while navigating.1Give a taxi destination when the specific hotel is already known.1Give an indefinite future time in reply to a timing question.1Give flexible choice of a place in reply to a location question.1Give the ordinary physical street location in reply to a location question.1Give your age with tener; substitute the number as needed.1Greet someone arriving early.1Identify ownership of an understood object. Feminine alternative: Es mía.1Identify people who can assist.1Identify that something is intended for the speaker.1Identify the current season as spring in a geographic/calendar conversation.1Identify the exact desired location visually.1Identify the present occasion in contrast with another time.1Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.1Introduce a contrast with what was just said.1Introduce a positive update.1Introduce a sibling as a family-conversation example.1Invite the other person to continue by saying the speaker is listening, not merely hearing sound.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.1Making Plans1Mark that an understood experience/action is happening for the first occasion.1Mention having a dog when talking about pets.1Name a traffic signal as a navigation landmark in a contextual answer.1Object to an unfair outcome or treatment.1Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.1Offer an appropriate direct appearance compliment. Masculine alternative: Eres hermoso.1Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand1Prepare someone for a disappointing update.1React to a small accidental mistake with a conventional interjection.1Reassure about an understood game context with It’s just a game.1Refer to the previous occasion in a short contextual timing answer.1Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.1Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.1Report being inside a building or place.1Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.1Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Report difficulty sleeping, not desire to sleep or a bedtime instruction.1Report having no plans when discussing availability.1Report no objects/content at the indicated place.1Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.1Report that an understood situation is unusual.1Report that the answer is unknown to everyone involved, not only the speaker.1Report that the group has food available, for hospitality or coordinating supplies.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.1Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.1Say an amount or demand is excessive.1Say an explanation, view or instruction is unclear.1Say an understood action or item is unnecessary.1Say an understood amount or effort is insufficient.1Say events/actions happen simultaneously.1Say speaker and companions are together in the same group/place.1Say there is no available space for an understood item or task.1Schoolwork or a conversation with family about homework.1Share a personal hardship disclosure with a familiar person.1Share a phone number.1Share an address with a driver/contact.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1Share family information.1Share social background. Feminine alternative: Tengo amigas.1Share that today is the speaker’s birthday.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 listener cannot drive in an understood current plan.1State needing a vehicle, e.g.1State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.1State that an understood duty belongs to the listener.1State that an understood item or action is not dangerous.1State that the speaker knows how to cook.1Tell family or a partner that you are at home.1Tell someone the speaker is heading home.1Tell the current time. For other hours, use Son las dos, Son las tres, and so on.1Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.1Understated answer about how you are doing.1Visiting Someone’s Home1Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.1Wish someone a restful sleep, rather than give a sleep instruction.1Work and Shifts1
Gender forms4 branches

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neutral201masculine15both10feminine3
Who or what gender refers to5 branches

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Not recorded201speaker17object5noun4listener2
Learning collections4 branches

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Core134Expansion56Not recorded39Introductory Set1
Vocabulary families244 branches

Browse recorded word families shared by phrases. These editorial family labels may not be dictionary headwords.

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Vocabulary familiarity4 branches

Everyday, less common and specialized vocabulary, considered separately from grammatical difficulty.

Everyday160Not recorded39Less common29Specialized1
Reusability3 branches

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

5109488332
Coverage gap value5 branches

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

311248321711552
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

280376173
Confusion risk4 branches

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

28238016344
Spanish word count2 branches

Explore shorter and longer expressions using the recorded Spanish word count.

1–31944–635
Usefulness score3 branches

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

4142544343
Difficulty score2 branches

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

11–202115–1018
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

01391–390
Review dates7 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-231632026-10-10282026-11-11242026-10-1272026-11-1432026-10-1622026-10-172
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)229
Source batches6 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-23163Not recorded5930 everyday conversational phrases screenshot2Everyday conversation screenshot2Short everyday phrases screenshot2Curated multi-source screenshot1
Review methods5 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.163Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap38Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.24Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.3Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline1
Source review decisions3 branches

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

Added169Not recorded59Retained existing1
Introductory speakers2 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded228Guest1
Length difficulty factor6 branches

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

31016839330753122
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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0883682504145564
Grammar difficulty factor6 branches

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6172330131410943121
Reuse difficulty factor4 branches

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-2139-459029-62
Unique Vocabulary Families96 branches

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None recorded139admiro1algun1anoche1aun1bastante1cargo1casi1celos1coche1comio1confuso1desde1diarrea1dudas1duro1eleccion1embargo1emocionada1empezo1enojado1entonces1escalofrios1especial1esquina1está1etapa1fiebre1gasolina1golpe1hermana1hermosa1hermoso1houston1inconsciente1inteligente1invitados1juego1juntos1libre1limpio1llena1lunes1malas1manana1mareado1mas1medico1mereces1miedo1mio1mojada1nauseas1nublado1oferta1oficina1opcion1opinion1oscuro1paciente1parte1peligroso1perdida1perro1peru1poquita1preocupado1primavera1prisa1probablemente1profesor1prueba1radiografia1raro1rayon1responsabilidad1retirar1reunion1sed1semaforo1soltero1sucios1suposicion1tampoco1tarea1termino1tos1trabajan1trafico1único1ups1valiente1vegetariano1veinticinco1ventas1vida1
New Families Vs Baseline124 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–3123074Not recorded32
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No202Not recorded27