EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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  1. It’s cold.Está frío.

    “Está frío.” means “It’s cold.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.

  2. It’s near.Está cerca.

    “Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.

  3. It’s far.Está lejos.

    “Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.

  4. It’s hot.Está caliente.

    “Está caliente.” means “It’s hot.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.

  5. Is that okay?¿Está bien?

    “¿Está bien?” means “Is that okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.

  6. Are you tired?¿Estás cansado?

    “¿Estás cansado?” means “Are you tired?” in Mexican Spanish. Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?

  7. Are you okay?¿Estás bien?

    “¿Estás bien?” means “Are you okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.

  8. I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.

    “Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.

  9. I’m injured.Estoy herido.

    “Estoy herido.” means “I’m injured.” in Mexican Spanish. Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.

  10. I’m not home.No estoy en casa.

    “No estoy en casa.” means “I’m not home.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.

  11. 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.

  12. Are they here?¿Ellos están aquí?

    “¿Ellos están aquí?” means “Are they here?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the presence of an understood group of people.

  13. Are you at home?¿Estás en casa?

    “¿Estás en casa?” means “Are you at home?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener is currently at home.

  14. This is my address.Esta es mi dirección.

    “Esta es mi dirección.” means “This is my address.” in Mexican Spanish. Share an address with a driver/contact.

  15. My phone is broken.Mi teléfono está roto.

    “Mi teléfono está roto.” means “My phone is broken.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.

  16. Who are you with?¿Con quién estás?

    “¿Con quién estás?” means “Who are you with?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask who is accompanying the listener.

  17. Are they ready?¿Ellos están listos?

    “¿Ellos están listos?” means “Are they ready?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.

  18. I’m happy.Estoy feliz.

    “Estoy feliz.” means “I’m happy.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card; no separate I am variant needed.

  19. I’m tired.Estoy cansado / cansada.

    “Estoy cansado / cansada.” means “I’m tired.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card; choose by speaker gender.

  20. I’m single.Estoy soltero.

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

  21. It’s cloudy.Está nublado.

    “Está nublado.” means “It’s cloudy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a cloudy sky.

  22. I’m angry.Estoy enojado.

    “Estoy enojado.” means “I’m angry.” in Mexican Spanish. State feeling angry in an appropriate emotional check-in.

  23. I’m worried.Estoy preocupado.

    “Estoy preocupado.” means “I’m worried.” in Mexican Spanish. Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.

  24. It’s clean.Está limpio.

    “Está limpio.” means “It’s clean.” in Mexican Spanish. Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.

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Not recorded3Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask marital status in an appropriate personal conversation. Female listener: ¿Estás casada?1Ask who is accompanying the listener.1Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?1Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1Check the presence of an understood group of people.1Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1Check whether the listener is currently at home.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.1Explain current work activity/availability.1Explain poor internet speed during a call or task.1Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.1Explain that the speaker is waiting for the expected person/event.1Express certainty about a stated fact, not physical safety. Female speaker: Estoy segura de eso.1Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.1Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.1Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.1Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.1Share an address with a driver/contact.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1State feeling angry in an appropriate emotional check-in.1Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.1
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