EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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Romance, affection, missing someone, hugs, appreciation and enjoying time together.

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Keeping a Conversation Going272Conversation161Making Plans122Getting Around Mexico93Everyday Statements91Reactions83Time and Frequency59Health and Getting Help53Food and Eating Together52Clearing Up Misunderstandings50Shopping and Paying49Travel and Directions43Everyday Conversation42Food and Dining42Home Together42Feelings and Check-ins40Boundaries and Disagreements35Feelings28Encouragement and Celebration27Health and Safety24Requests19Relationships and Family16Wants and Needs16Everyday Affection13Greetings and Introductions11Natural Reactions and Replies10Romance10Wants, Needs, and Obligations9Describing Symptoms at a Clinic8Talking About How Often8Disagreeing Politely7Food Allergies and Ingredients7Saying No Politely7Talking About How You Feel7Getting a Gym Day Pass6Hotel Check-In and Checkout6Making Plans with Friends6Rental Car Pickup and Return6Visiting Someone’s Home6Buying Intercity Bus Tickets5Calling Emergency Services5Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds5Talking About Family5A Beach Day in Mexico4Asking About Accessible Entrances4At a Gas Station in Mexico4Home Repairs and Utilities4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Splitting the Bill and Tipping4Visiting a Pharmacy4Walking Directions4Airports and Luggage3Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp3Everyday Actions3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Taking a Taxi in Mexico3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Work and Shifts3Actions and Encouragement2Apologizing2Appointments and Rescheduling2Asking for Help Politely2At a Mexican Bakery2ATMs, Cash, and Making Change2Cooking Together2Encouraging Someone2Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Asking Someone Out1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Buying Produce at a Mexican Market1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Going to the Dentist1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Receiving a Package1

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  1. Should I bring anything?¿Llevo algo?

    “¿Llevo algo?” means “Should I bring anything?” in Mexican Spanish.

  2. This is for you.Es para ti.

    “Es para ti.” means “This is for you.” in Mexican Spanish. Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.

  3. I’m single.Estoy soltero.

    “Estoy soltero.” means “I’m single.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe current relationship status. Female speaker: Estoy soltera.

  4. May I come in?¿Puedo pasar?

    “¿Puedo pasar?” means “May I come in?” in Mexican Spanish.

  5. Everything was delicious.Todo estuvo delicioso.

    “Todo estuvo delicioso.” means “Everything was delicious.” in Mexican Spanish.

  6. I need you.Te necesito.

    “Te necesito.” means “I need you.” in Mexican Spanish. Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.

  7. Where should I leave this?¿Dónde dejo esto?

    “¿Dónde dejo esto?” means “Where should I leave this?” in Mexican Spanish.

  8. Can I help with anything?¿Ayudo en algo?

    “¿Ayudo en algo?” means “Can I help with anything?” in Mexican Spanish.

  9. She is nice.Ella es amable.

    “Ella es amable.” means “She is nice.” in Mexican Spanish. Specifically kind or courteous. Es simpática describes being pleasant or likeable.

  10. Darling.Cariño.

    “Cariño.” means “Darling.” in Mexican Spanish. Address a close romantic partner affectionately.

  11. We are together.Estamos juntos.

    “Estamos juntos.” means “We are together.” in Mexican Spanish. Say speaker and companions are together in the same group/place.

  12. I’m in love.Estoy enamorado.

    Estoy enamorado describes being in love. A female speaker generally says estoy enamorada. The ending describes the speaker, not the person they love. To name that person, use enamorado de or enamorada de.

  13. Do you want to dance?¿Quieres bailar?

    “¿Quieres bailar?” means “Do you want to dance?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

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