EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

Easy · 2 · 0 · Work and Shifts

Ask when your shift starts, tell a coworker you’ll be late, and arrange shift coverage in Mexican Spanish. Learn what to say when clocking in or out.

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Keeping a Conversation Going135Conversation107Making Plans61Everyday Statements41Home Together30Getting Around Mexico28Requests28Clearing Up Misunderstandings27Food and Eating Together27Health and Getting Help23Feelings and Check-ins22Reactions21Boundaries and Disagreements20Food and Dining20Encouragement and Celebration18Shopping and Paying17Feelings15Travel and Directions15Everyday Affection12Everyday Conversation10Time and Frequency10Everyday Actions9Romance8Relationships and Family7Actions and Encouragement6Health and Safety6Hotel Check-In and Checkout5Making Plans with Friends5Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions5Appointments and Rescheduling4Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Missing Someone and Showing Affection3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico2Buying Produce at a Mexican Market2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Encouraging Someone2Greetings and Introductions2Household Chores2Natural Reactions and Replies2Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Talking About How Often2Talking About How You Feel2Visiting a Pharmacy2Apologizing1Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1At a Mexican Bakery1Buying Intercity Bus Tickets1Cooking Together1Describing Symptoms at a Clinic1Disagreeing Politely1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Going to the Dentist1Home Repairs and Utilities1Receiving a Package1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Saying No Politely1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Talking About Family1Viewing an Apartment and Moving In1Walking Directions1Wants and Needs1Wants, Needs, and Obligations1Work and Shifts1

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  1. What time do I start?¿A qué hora entro?

    “¿A qué hora entro?” means “What time do I start?” in Mexican Spanish. Entrar often means to start work when you’re discussing a schedule.

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