EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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504 results- I need more time.Necesito más tiempo.
“Necesito más tiempo.” means “I need more time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Reassure / encourage.
- 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.
- At what time?¿A qué hora?
“¿A qué hora?” means “At what time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- I’m fine, thanks.Estoy bien, gracias.
“Estoy bien, gracias.” means “I’m fine, thanks.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.
- Is everything okay?¿Está todo bien?
“¿Está todo bien?” means “Is everything okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Check that a person or situation is okay.
- 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.
- What do you mean?¿Qué quieres decir?
“¿Qué quieres decir?” means “What do you mean?” in Mexican Spanish. Asks someone to clarify their meaning; informal, addressing one person.
- No problem.No hay problema.
“No hay problema.” means “No problem.” in Mexican Spanish. Reassures someone that something is not a problem.
- There is a problem.Hay un problema.
“Hay un problema.” means “There is a problem.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Respond / explain.
- Can I call you?¿Te puedo llamar?
“¿Te puedo llamar?” means “Can I call you?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.
- What day is it?¿Qué día es?
“¿Qué día es?” means “What day is it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask which day it is.
- 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.
- Are they here?¿Ellos están aquí?
“¿Ellos están aquí?” means “Are they here?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the presence of an understood group of people.
- Can they help?¿Ellos pueden ayudar?
“¿Ellos pueden ayudar?” means “Can they help?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.
- Are you at home?¿Estás en casa?
“¿Estás en casa?” means “Are you at home?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener is currently at home.
- I need a car.Necesito un carro.
“Necesito un carro.” means “I need a car.” in Mexican Spanish. State needing a vehicle, e.g.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- There’s a fire!¡Hay un incendio!
“¡Hay un incendio!” means “There’s a fire!” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that there is a fire.
- Hello! How are you?¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
“¡Hola! ¿Cómo estás?” means “Hello! How are you?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
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