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Topics62 branches

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Keeping a Conversation Going117Conversation67Reactions52Making Plans47Getting Around Mexico33Everyday Conversation26Health and Getting Help26Food and Eating Together25Shopping and Paying23Feelings and Check-ins22Clearing Up Misunderstandings20Time and Frequency18Food and Dining16Encouragement and Celebration14Feelings14Home Together14Everyday Statements12Wants and Needs12Health and Safety11Travel and Directions10Boundaries and Disagreements9Requests9Greetings and Introductions8Relationships and Family7Describing Symptoms at a Clinic6Everyday Affection6Natural Reactions and Replies6Food Allergies and Ingredients5Talking About How You Feel5Wants, Needs, and Obligations5Asking About Accessible Entrances4Getting a Gym Day Pass4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Visiting a Pharmacy3Visiting Someone’s Home3Actions and Encouragement2Apologizing2Calling Emergency Services2Encouraging Someone2Parking and Paying at a Meter2Romance2Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions2Talking About Family2Walking Directions2A Beach Day in Mexico1Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1At a Gas Station in Mexico1At a Mexican Bakery1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Disagreeing Politely1Everyday Actions1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Making Plans with Friends1Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Saying No Politely1Talking About How Often1Work and Shifts1

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  1. I need water.Necesito agua.

    “Necesito agua.” means “I need water.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Request / express a need.

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  2. I need help.Necesito ayuda.

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

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  3. 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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  4. No, thank you.No, gracias.

    “No, gracias.” means “No, thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  5. That’s okay.Está bien.

    “Está bien.” means “That’s okay.” in Mexican Spanish. Can express acceptance: that’s fine / okay, depending on context.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. You’re right.Tienes razón.

    “Tienes razón.” means “You’re right.” in Mexican Spanish. Informal, addressing one person. Tener razón means to be right.

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  10. Good morning.Buenos días.

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

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  11. 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.

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  12. 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.

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  13. You’re welcome.De nada.

    “De nada.” means “You’re welcome.” in Mexican Spanish. A standard response to gracias.

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  14. I don’t know.No sé.

    “No sé.” means “I don’t know.” in Mexican Spanish. No sé and No lo sé are both natural. No lo sé refers to not knowing it / the answer. Same acknowledgement of missing knowledge as existing No sé; record as a contextual variant. No lo sabía means I didn’t know, a different tense.

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  15. See you tomorrow.Hasta mañana.

    “Hasta mañana.” means “See you tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. I don’t understand.No entiendo.

    “No entiendo.” means “I don’t understand.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  22. See you later.Hasta luego.

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

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  23. Yes, of course.Sí, claro.

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

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  24. 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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Technical Specs
Conversation role9 branches

What the phrase does in a conversation. A phrase can have several standardized roles, such as asking, answering or sharing information.

Answer or explain105Share information93Ask a question79Express feelings or opinions38Make a request12Greet or say goodbye7Reassure or encourage4Warn or report a problem4Give instructions2
Situations108 branches

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

Not recorded133Describing Symptoms at a Clinic5Food Allergies and Ingredients5Asking About Accessible Entrances4Getting a Gym Day Pass4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Parking and Paying at a Meter2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Visiting Someone’s Home2Acknowledge physical possession of an understood item.1Agree that the same statement/feeling applies to the speaker too.1Agree with a negative statement by saying it also applies to the speaker.1Answer a day-of-week question.1Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.1Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.1Answer how often/how many occasions with many times.1Approve an understood selection with Good choice.1Ask about food freshness in a restaurant.1Ask for a description of an understood place, person or experience.1Ask for a reason for a preceding claim or decision.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask to settle a bill now.1Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1Ask whether a listing, item, or appointment remains available.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.1Ask whether weather is windy before an outing.1Ask/select clothing size during shopping or fitting.1At a Gas Station in Mexico1At a Mexican Bakery1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Calling Emergency Services1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Celos means interpersonal jealousy; envidia means envy.1Check whether a statement is true.1Check whether someone has time for a conversation or task.1Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.1Comment on a low price.1Comment that it is late.1Comment that the current time is early.1Communicate that you need medicine without naming a treatment.1Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.1Confirm knowing how to drive.1Confirm people are able to attend.1Correct a proposed location or stopping place.1Describe a cloudy sky.1Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.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.1Discuss whether you have money available.1Discuss your employment status.1Evaluate an activity as boring. Feminine alternative: Es aburrida.1Explain a feeling and invite an activity suggestion. Female speaker: Estoy aburrida.1Explain a social relationship. Feminine alternative: Son amigas.1Explain a vegetarian dietary restriction while ordering. Female speaker: Soy vegetariana.1Explain current work activity/availability.1Explain needing gasoline, e.g.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 the current task/situation is difficult.1Explain that the speaker is waiting for the expected person/event.1Explain that two understood items/situations differ.1Explain that you already have arrangements.1Explain the activity being done now.1Express desire to learn the understood subject/language.1Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.1Express uncertainty or concerns.1Give an indefinite future time in reply to a timing question.1Identify oneself, e.g.1Identify ownership of an understood object. Feminine alternative: Es mía.1Identify people who can assist.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.1Introduce a contrast with what was just said.1Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.1Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Pharmacy1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Report 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 physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.1Report that the group has food available, for hospitality or coordinating supplies.1Report that understood plural items such as shoes are dirty.1Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.1Say an amount or demand is excessive.1Say speaker and companions are together in the same group/place.1Schoolwork or a conversation with family about homework.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1Share family information.1Share social background. Feminine alternative: Tengo amigas.1Specify sugar should be included in a drink.1State 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 the speaker knows how to cook.1Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.1Understand a hands-up posture instruction in an appropriate safety/game context.1Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.1Work and Shifts1
Gender forms4 branches

Explore the grammatical gender forms recorded for each phrase. Grammatical gender is different from the speaker’s identity.

neutral227both17masculine13feminine2
Who or what gender refers to5 branches

Find whether gender wording relates to the speaker, listener, noun or object.

Not recorded227speaker12noun8object7listener5
Learning collections4 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Not recorded133Core108Expansion18Introductory Set1
Vocabulary families231 branches

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

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Not recorded133Everyday109Less common17
Reusability3 branches

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

4103580376
Coverage gap value5 branches

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

38047517122657
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

1165256338
Confusion risk4 branches

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

1119275353412
Spanish word count1 branches

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

1–3259
Usefulness score3 branches

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

4168562329
Difficulty score2 branches

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

11–202265–1033
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

01491–3110
Review dates10 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23892026-10-10572026-11-11372026-10-14252026-10-12242026-10-1692026-10-1352026-10-1752026-10-1842026-10-194
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)259
Source batches13 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

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Review methods6 branches

How the recorded editorial ratings were assigned. These are assessments rather than measured learning outcomes.

Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap124Individual 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.89Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.34Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.8Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.3Individual editorial assessment using the existing v2 factor schema.1
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added154Not recorded105
Introductory speakers2 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded258Guest1
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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

01243634322315564
Grammar difficulty factor6 branches

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

6943701058826139122
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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

-2159067-433
Unique Vocabulary Families115 branches

Explore the recorded editorial values for this metric. Missing values are explicitly marked.

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New Families Vs Baseline114 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–3109081Not recorded69
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No222Not recorded37