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“Hasta ahora.” means “So far.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe or limit a status to the period up to now.

“Gracias a ti.” means “Thank you, too.” in Mexican Spanish. Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.

“¡Exacto!” means “Exactly!” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm that someone has stated something exactly right.

“Enseguida.” means “Right away.” in Mexican Spanish. Promise prompt action.

“Quizás.” means “Maybe.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a tentative answer to a suggestion or yes/no question.

“Casi nunca.” means “Rarely.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a frequency question with almost never.

“Al menos...” means “At least...” in Mexican Spanish. Mark a minimum or a mitigating positive.

“Tienes suerte.” means “You are lucky.” in Mexican Spanish. React to someone’s fortunate present circumstances.

“No voy.” means “I’m not going.” in Mexican Spanish. Decline going to an understood place or event.

“Paso a paso.” means “Step by step.” in Mexican Spanish. Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.

“Antes que nada...” means “First of all...” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce the first point in a sequence.

“¡Buen viaje!” means “Have a good trip!” in Mexican Spanish. A conventional good-trip wish.

“Eso es todo.” means “That’s all.” in Mexican Spanish. Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.

“Vas muy bien.” means “You’re doing great.” in Mexican Spanish. Give encouragement about ongoing progress rather than praise a completed job.

“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.

“Hace viento.” means “It’s windy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe windy conditions.

“Es un buen momento.” means “It’s a good time.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.

“En realidad...” means “Actually...” in Mexican Spanish. Correct or refine a previous assumption with the actual situation.

“Poco a poco.” means “Little by little.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe gradual progress or small steps with a conventional marker.

“Lo antes posible.” means “As soon as possible.” in Mexican Spanish. Specify that an understood action should happen as soon as possible.

“¡Qué coincidencia!” means “What a coincidence!” in Mexican Spanish. React to an unexpected coincidental encounter or shared circumstance.

“Así está mejor.” means “That’s better.” in Mexican Spanish. Approve an improved arrangement or adjustment.

“Hace sol.” means “It’s sunny.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe sunny weather, not an object’s heat.

“Ya casi es la hora.” means “It’s almost time.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.