EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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23 results- 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.
- I’m almost ready.Ya casi estoy listo.
“Ya casi estoy listo.” means “I’m almost ready.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.
- So far.Hasta ahora.
“Hasta ahora.” means “So far.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe or limit a status to the period up to now.
- Thank you, too.Gracias a ti.
“Gracias a ti.” means “Thank you, too.” in Mexican Spanish. Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.
- What for?¿Para qué?
“¿Para qué?” means “What for?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.
- At least...Al menos...
“Al menos...” means “At least...” in Mexican Spanish. Mark a minimum or a mitigating positive.
- You are lucky.Tienes suerte.
“Tienes suerte.” means “You are lucky.” in Mexican Spanish. React to someone’s fortunate present circumstances.
- I’m not going.No voy.
“No voy.” means “I’m not going.” in Mexican Spanish. Decline going to an understood place or event.
- Step by step.Paso a paso.
“Paso a paso.” means “Step by step.” in Mexican Spanish. Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.
- First of all...Antes que nada...
“Antes que nada...” means “First of all...” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce the first point in a sequence.
- That’s all.Eso es todo.
“Eso es todo.” means “That’s all.” in Mexican Spanish. Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.
- You’re doing great.Vas muy bien.
“Vas muy bien.” means “You’re doing great.” in Mexican Spanish. Give encouragement about ongoing progress rather than praise a completed job.
- You are the best.Eres el mejor.
“Eres el mejor.” means “You are the best.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a conventional appreciative or supportive best-person compliment. Female listener: Eres la mejor.
- It’s a good time.Es un buen momento.
“Es un buen momento.” means “It’s a good time.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.
- Little by little.Poco a poco.
“Poco a poco.” means “Little by little.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe gradual progress or small steps with a conventional marker.
- As soon as possible.Lo antes posible.
“Lo antes posible.” means “As soon as possible.” in Mexican Spanish. Specify that an understood action should happen as soon as possible.
- It’s almost time.Ya casi es la hora.
“Ya casi es la hora.” means “It’s almost time.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.
- You know what?¿Sabes qué?
“¿Sabes qué?” means “You know what?” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.
- That’s scary.Da miedo.
“Da miedo.” means “That’s scary.” in Mexican Spanish. React to a frightening thing or event.
- I’m going alone.Voy solo.
“Voy solo.” means “I’m going alone.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain travelling without companions. Female speaker: Voy sola.
- Sooner or later.Tarde o temprano.
“Tarde o temprano.” means “Sooner or later.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood event will happen sooner or later.
- Thank God.Gracias a Dios.
“Gracias a Dios.” means “Thank God.” in Mexican Spanish. Conventional relief expression with religious wording.
- One by one.Uno por uno.
“Uno por uno.” means “One by one.” in Mexican Spanish. Request or describe doing things one by one.
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