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Keeping a Conversation Going153Conversation88Reactions67Making Plans52Getting Around Mexico36Feelings and Check-ins30Clearing Up Misunderstandings28Everyday Conversation27Requests22Food and Eating Together20Time and Frequency20Encouragement and Celebration17Feelings16Home Together16Shopping and Paying16Health and Getting Help15Wants and Needs14Everyday Statements13Boundaries and Disagreements12Everyday Affection9Relationships and Family9Food and Dining8Romance7Health and Safety5Travel and Directions4Actions and Encouragement2Everyday Actions2

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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. Please.Por favor.

    “Por favor.” means “Please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.

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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. Good morning.Buenos días.

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

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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. You’re welcome.De nada.

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

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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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Technical Specs
Formality and register3 branches

How a phrase addresses someone: Neutral, Familiar (tú), or Formal (usted). Politeness also depends on wording and context; tú can be polite.

Neutral242Familiar (tú)54Formal (usted)1
Conversation role10 branches

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

Answer or explain131Share information111Ask a question95Express feelings or opinions60Make a request14Greet or say goodbye7Give instructions5Reassure or encourage4Warn or report a problem2Invite or give permission1
Situations135 branches

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

Not recorded163A 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.1Answer a day-of-week question.1Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a frequency question with almost never.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.1Answer that a previously true condition or activity no longer applies.1Approve an understood selection with Good choice.1Ask about employment during a social introduction.1Ask about food freshness in a restaurant.1Ask about listener’s body-temperature sensation when considering comfort or clothing.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 marital status in an appropriate personal conversation. Female listener: ¿Estás casada?1Ask someone to set an object down at the indicated place.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.1Ask to settle a bill now.1Ask vehicle ownership or availability when planning transport.1Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1Ask what someone recalls about an understood event.1Ask whether a listing, item, or appointment remains available.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether someone has children during an appropriate personal conversation.1Ask whether someone works at the indicated place, for example identifying an employee who may help.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.1Celos means interpersonal jealousy; envidia means envy.1Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?1Check that a traveller has their passport when preparing for travel.1Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1Check whether a familiar companion has money available for an understood expense.1Check whether a statement is true.1Check whether someone has company or is by themselves. Female listener: ¿Estás sola?1Check whether someone has time for a conversation or task.1Check whether the listener is feeling happy or satisfied.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.1Confirm that listener resides at the indicated location.1Correct a proposed location or stopping place.1Correct or refine a previous assumption with the actual situation.1Decline going to an understood place or event.1Describe a cloudy sky.1Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.1Describe an unexpected sudden event.1Describe current relationship status. Female speaker: Estoy soltera.1Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.1Describe exercising as a habitual activity.1Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.1Describe or limit a status to the period up to now.1Describe someone else’s work ethic.1Describe sunny weather, not an object’s heat.1Describe windy conditions.1Desde marks a starting point in time; durante/por describe a duration.1Direct the listener’s gaze upward toward an understood point.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 needing to call the listener about an understood matter.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.1Explain travelling without companions. Female speaker: Voy sola.1Express desire to learn the understood subject/language.1Express desire to see the listener in an appropriate familiar relationship.1Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.1Express personal admiration or respect in an appropriate context.1Express uncertainty or concerns.1Give an indefinite future time in reply to a timing question.1Greet someone arriving early.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.1Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.1Invite the other person to continue by saying the speaker is listening, not merely hearing sound.1Mark a minimum or a mitigating positive.1Offer an appropriate direct appearance compliment. Masculine alternative: Eres hermoso.1Offer another serving or more of the item already understood.1Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.1React to a frightening thing or event.1React to an unexpected coincidental encounter or shared circumstance.1React to someone’s fortunate present circumstances.1Report 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 a smaller serving or amount of an understood item.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 being in love in an appropriate personal conversation. Female speaker: Estoy enamorada.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 formal yes/no question about pain.1Understand a hands-up posture instruction in an appropriate safety/game context.1Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.1Wish someone a restful sleep, rather than give a sleep instruction.1
Gender forms4 branches

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neutral256both20masculine18feminine3
Who or what gender refers to5 branches

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

Not recorded256speaker14noun11listener9object7
Learning collections4 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Not recorded163Core105Expansion29Introductory Set1
Vocabulary families235 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 recorded163Everyday112Less common22
Reusability4 branches

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

4107510438422
Coverage gap value5 branches

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

311518446023355
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

1156282359
Confusion risk4 branches

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

2104196382415
Spanish word count1 branches

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

1–3297
Usefulness score3 branches

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

4195562340
Difficulty score2 branches

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

11–202615–1036
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

01961–3101
Review dates9 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-231342026-10-10692026-10-14312026-10-12272026-10-19122026-10-1692026-10-1362026-10-1752026-10-184
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)297
Source batches16 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-23134Not recorded78Everyday questions screenshot19Time adverbs screenshot12Short everyday phrases screenshot1150 everyday phrases screenshot9LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 18I know screenshot630 everyday conversational phrases screenshot52026-10-18 everyday phrases screenshot4LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 24Curated multi-source screenshot2Thirty everyday phrases screenshot222 everyday expressions screenshot1Everyday conversation screenshot1Past-tense questions screenshot1
Review methods5 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 overlap144Individual 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.134Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.16Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline2Individual editorial assessment using the existing v2 factor schema.1
Source review decisions4 branches

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

Added217Not recorded78Retained existing1Updated translation1
Introductory speakers2 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded296Guest1
Idiom difficulty factor5 branches

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

02764171226181
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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

-2178070-449
Grammar difficulty factor5 branches

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

101026943851314122
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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

0168383235564362
New Families Vs Baseline107 branches

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

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Pronunciation Included1 branches

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No297
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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01091–3109Not recorded79
Unique Vocabulary Families105 branches

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