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  1. It’s not safe.No es seguro.

    “No es seguro.” means “It’s not safe.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.

  2. Is it true?¿Es verdad?

    “¿Es verdad?” means “Is it true?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether a statement is true.

  3. Is it possible?¿Es posible?

    “¿Es posible?” means “Is it possible?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.

  4. This is my seat.Este es mi asiento.

    “Este es mi asiento.” means “This is my seat.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.

  5. This is my phone number.Este es mi número.

    “Este es mi número.” means “This is my phone number.” in Mexican Spanish. Share a phone number.

  6. 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.

  7. It’s an emergency!¡Es una emergencia!

    “¡Es una emergencia!” means “It’s an emergency!” in Mexican Spanish. Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.

  8. It’s me.Soy yo.

    “Soy yo.” means “It’s me.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify oneself, e.g.

  9. It’s too early.Es demasiado temprano.

    “Es demasiado temprano.” means “It’s too early.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.

  10. It’s yours.Es tuyo.

    “Es tuyo.” means “It’s yours.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.

  11. It’s mine.Es mío.

    “Es mío.” means “It’s mine.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify ownership of an understood object. Feminine alternative: Es mía.

  12. That’s fair.Eso es justo.

    “Eso es justo.” means “That’s fair.” in Mexican Spanish. Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.

  13. I’m a vegetarian.Soy vegetariano.

    “Soy vegetariano.” means “I’m a vegetarian.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a vegetarian dietary restriction while ordering. Female speaker: Soy vegetariana.

  14. 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.

  15. It’s not time yet.Todavía no es la hora.

    “Todavía no es la hora.” means “It’s not time yet.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain the proper time for an expected action has not arrived.

  16. 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.

  17. Whose is it?¿De quién es?

    “¿De quién es?” means “Whose is it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask who owns the indicated item.

  18. This is just a guess.Es solo una suposición.

    “Es solo una suposición.” means “This is just a guess.” in Mexican Spanish. Label an assertion as a guess rather than known fact.

  19. It's a good deal.Es una buena oferta.

    “Es una buena oferta.” means “It's a good deal.” in Mexican Spanish. Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.

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