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Keeping a Conversation Going176Conversation97Making Plans89Everyday Statements62Reactions57Getting Around Mexico54Time and Frequency48Everyday Conversation36Clearing Up Misunderstandings31Food and Eating Together30Boundaries and Disagreements29Shopping and Paying29Home Together28Health and Getting Help27Food and Dining25Travel and Directions25Feelings and Check-ins22Encouragement and Celebration18Feelings15Health and Safety14Requests13Relationships and Family9Wants and Needs9Talking About How Often8Describing Symptoms at a Clinic7Everyday Affection7Romance7Disagreeing Politely6Natural Reactions and Replies6Saying No Politely6Wants, Needs, and Obligations6Buying Intercity Bus Tickets5Food Allergies and Ingredients5Rental Car Pickup and Return5A Beach Day in Mexico4Getting a Gym Day Pass4Hotel Check-In and Checkout4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds4Talking About Family4Talking About How You Feel4Visiting Someone’s Home4Calling Emergency Services3Greetings and Introductions3Making Plans with Friends3Visiting a Pharmacy3Work and Shifts3Actions and Encouragement2At a Gas Station in Mexico2Cooking Together2Encouraging Someone2Home Repairs and Utilities2Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Airports and Luggage1Appointments and Rescheduling1Asking About Accessible Entrances1Asking for Help Politely1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Everyday Actions1Going to the Dentist1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Taking a Pet to the Vet1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Walking Directions1

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  1. Soon.Pronto.

    “Pronto.” means “Soon.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

  2. Already.Ya.

    “Ya.” means “Already.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

  3. Nothing.Nada.

    “Nada.” means “Nothing.” in Mexican Spanish. Reply nothing to a question about content, quantity or activity.

  4. I see.Ya veo.

    “Ya veo.” means “I see.” in Mexican Spanish. Means now I understand / I see what you mean, rather than simply describing eyesight.

  5. This time.Esta vez.

    “Esta vez.” means “This time.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify the present occasion in contrast with another time.

  6. Which one?¿Cuál?

    “¿Cuál?” means “Which one?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

  7. Today.Hoy.

    “Hoy.” means “Today.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

  8. Tomorrow.Mañana.

    “Mañana.” means “Tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

  9. Over there.Allá.

    “Allá.” means “Over there.” in Mexican Spanish. Points to a place away from the speaker. Por allí means around there / that way.

  10. Where?¿Dónde?

    “¿Dónde?” means “Where?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.

  11. How?¿Cómo?

    “¿Cómo?” means “How?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.

  12. This one.Este.

    “Este.” means “This one.” in Mexican Spanish. Select an indicated item.

  13. No one.Nadie.

    “Nadie.” means “No one.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a who question with no one.

  14. Before.Antes.

    “Antes.” means “Before.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer when with before/earlier.

  15. See you soon.Hasta pronto.

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

  16. Nothing much.No mucho.

    “No mucho.” means “Nothing much.” in Mexican Spanish. Means not much; a natural short answer to what’s new. It is not a universal translation of not really.

  17. I know him / her.Lo / La conozco.

    “Lo / La conozco.” means “I know him / her.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  18. Later.Más tarde.

    “Más tarde.” means “Later.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.

  19. On time.A tiempo.

    “A tiempo.” means “On time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Reassure / encourage.

  20. See you.Nos vemos.

    “Nos vemos.” means “See you.” in Mexican Spanish. A casual goodbye, even when no next meeting is arranged.

  21. Just a moment.Un momento.

    “Un momento.” means “Just a moment.” in Mexican Spanish. A short way to ask someone to wait; add por favor for politeness.

  22. I need this.Necesito esto.

    “Necesito esto.” means “I need this.” in Mexican Spanish. Esto refers to an unidentified thing or situation.

  23. Water, please.Agua, por favor.

    “Agua, por favor.” means “Water, please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Food and Dining. Request / express a need.

  24. I’m fine.Estoy bien.

    “Estoy bien.” means “I’m fine.” in Mexican Spanish. A simple response to ¿Cómo estás?

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Not recorded189Describing Symptoms at a Clinic7Romantic relationships6Rental Car Pickup and Return5Buying Intercity Bus Tickets4Food Allergies and Ingredients4Getting a Gym Day Pass4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds4Visiting Someone’s Home4A Beach Day in Mexico3Calling Emergency Services3Saying No Politely3At a Gas Station in Mexico2Disagreeing Politely2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Talking About Family2Work and Shifts2A conventional good-trip wish.1Acknowledge 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.1Airports and Luggage1Announce the time for a mutually understood action has arrived.1Answer a frequency question with almost never.1Answer a likelihood question with probably.1Answer a quantity/degree question with a substantial amount.1Answer a who question with no one.1Answer an understood possessions or supplies inquiry with having nothing.1Answer when something happened with last night.1Answer when with before/earlier.1Appointments and Rescheduling1Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.1Approve an improved arrangement or adjustment.1Approve an understood selection with Good choice.1Arrange a visit to the listener’s location.1Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.1Ask a server for a drink without ice.1Ask about expected difficulty of a task.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 accommodation at a hotel.1Ask for feedback on appearance/clothing before an outing.1Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.1Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.1Ask someone to judge whether the price is excessive.1Ask the number of countable items already under discussion.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1Ask whether a listing, item, or appointment remains available.1Ask whether an object or vehicle is prepared to leave. Feminine alternative: ¿Está lista para salir?1Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.1Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1Ask why someone is delayed.1Asking About Accessible Entrances1Asking for Help Politely1Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Check whether an item can be used safely. Seguro describes the action of using it; use usarla for a feminine object.1Check whether it is a convenient moment to speak.1Comment on a low price.1Comment that it is late.1Comment that the current time is early.1Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.1Communicate that you need medicine without naming a treatment.1Confirm future presence at an understood place/event.1Confirm people are able to attend.1Confirm that someone has stated something exactly right.1Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.1Confirm two options/references are the same thing, not ask if they are.1Confirm whether two things are equivalent.1Conventional opinion introducer.1Cooking Together1Correct a proposed location or stopping place.1Correct or refine a previous assumption with the actual situation.1Decline going to an understood place or event.1Defer an action to the next opportunity.1Describe a cloudy sky.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 gradual progress or small steps with a conventional marker.1Describe or limit a status to the period up to now.1Describe something as usual/expected in its everyday context.1Describe sunny weather, not an object’s heat.1Describe windy conditions.1Desde marks a starting point in time; durante/por describe a duration.1Disapprove of understood behavior.1Discuss a proposed action.1Discuss whether you have money available.1Discuss your employment status.1Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.1Evaluate an explanation or situation as confusing.1Evaluate deterioration of a situation/item, not one’s health status.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 poor internet speed during a call or task.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 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 needing the listener’s presence or assistance.1Express uncertainty or concerns.1Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1Food ingredients1Give a brief corner landmark answer while navigating.1Give a tentative answer to a suggestion or yes/no question.1Give an indefinite future time in reply to a timing question.1Give flexible choice of a place in reply to a location question.1Going to the Dentist1Home Repairs and Utilities1Hotel or home repairs1Identify oneself, e.g.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 exact desired location visually.1Identify the present occasion in contrast with another time.1Introduce a contrast with what was just said.1Introduce a positive update.1Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.1Introduce the first point in a sequence.1Label an assertion as a guess rather than known fact.1Making Plans1Mark a minimum or a mitigating positive.1Object to an unfair outcome or treatment.1Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.1Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Paying at a restaurant1Pharmacy1Promise prompt action.1Question a proposed delay and suggest acting sooner.1React positively when an arrangement or result is exactly suitable.1React to a frightening thing or event.1React to a small accidental mistake with a conventional interjection.1React to an unexpected coincidental encounter or shared circumstance.1React with surprise or admiration.1Refer to the previous occasion in a short contextual timing answer.1Reply nothing to a question about content, quantity or activity.1Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Report having no plans when discussing availability.1Report that an understood situation is unusual.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 travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.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 there is no available space for an understood item or task.1Select an indicated item.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1Share family information.1Specify sugar should be included in a drink.1Specify that an understood action should happen as soon as possible.1State feeling angry in an appropriate emotional check-in.1State that the speaker knows how to cook.1Taking a Pet to the Vet1Talking About How Often1Tell family or a partner that you are at home.1Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.1Understated answer about how you are doing.1Viewing an Apartment and Moving In1Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.1
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