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Easy · 4 · 2 · Make a request · poder

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Difficulty: Easy × Coverage gap value: 4 × Difficulty rubric versions: 2 × Conversation role: Make a request × Vocabulary families: poder ×

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Shopping and Paying13Food and Dining10Food and Eating Together10Getting Around Mexico9Requests7Travel and Directions6Health and Getting Help5Home Together5Making Plans5Splitting the Bill and Tipping4Keeping a Conversation Going3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3At a Gas Station in Mexico2Everyday Statements2Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet2Getting a Haircut in Mexico2Health and Safety2Receiving a Package2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1At a Mexican Bakery1Buying Produce at a Mexican Market1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Going to the Dentist1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Relationships and Family1Rental Car Pickup and Return1School Pickup and Talking to Teachers1Visiting a Pharmacy1

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  1. Can we split the bill?¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?

    “¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?” means “Can we split the bill?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Can you wait for me here?¿Me puede esperar aquí?

    “¿Me puede esperar aquí?” means “Can you wait for me here?” in Mexican Spanish. With a driver you address as usted, use puede. Add un momento for a brief wait.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Can you use the meter?¿Puede usar el taxímetro?

    “¿Puede usar el taxímetro?” means “Can you use the meter?” in Mexican Spanish. Taxímetro means the fare meter in the taxi.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Can I choose them?¿Los puedo escoger?

    “¿Los puedo escoger?” means “Can I choose them?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. Can you stop a moment?¿Puede parar un momento?

    “¿Puede parar un momento?” means “Can you stop a moment?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. Can I reload it here?¿La puedo recargar aquí?

    “¿La puedo recargar aquí?” means “Can I reload it here?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. Can I add more time?¿Puedo agregar más tiempo?

    “¿Puedo agregar más tiempo?” means “Can I add more time?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. Could you take out some bulk?¿Puede quitarle volumen?

    “¿Puede quitarle volumen?” means “Could you take out some bulk?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Can I see the apartment?¿Puedo ver el departamento?

    “¿Puedo ver el departamento?” means “Can I see the apartment?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Can we use two cards?¿Podemos pagar con dos tarjetas?

    “¿Podemos pagar con dos tarjetas?” means “Can we use two cards?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Can I extend the rental?¿Puedo extender la renta?

    “¿Puedo extender la renta?” means “Can I extend the rental?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Can I describe it?¿Se lo puedo describir?

    “¿Se lo puedo describir?” means “Can I describe it?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Can I pick it up?¿Puedo pasar a recogerlo?

    “¿Puedo pasar a recogerlo?” means “Can I pick it up?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Can we see the itemization?¿Podemos ver el desglose?

    “¿Podemos ver el desglose?” means “Can we see the itemization?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. Can I reschedule the delivery?¿Puedo reagendar la entrega?

    “¿Puedo reagendar la entrega?” means “Can I reschedule the delivery?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Can we check the inventory?¿Podemos revisar el inventario?

    “¿Podemos revisar el inventario?” means “Can we check the inventory?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. Can you hold my luggage?¿Pueden guardar mi equipaje?

    “¿Pueden guardar mi equipaje?” means “Can you hold my luggage?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the hotel can store your bags temporarily.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Could you check the ingredients?¿Puede revisar los ingredientes?

    “¿Puede revisar los ingredientes?” means “Could you check the ingredients?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Can you check the tires?¿Puede revisar las llantas?

    “¿Puede revisar las llantas?” means “Can you check the tires?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Can you add the tip?¿Puede agregar la propina?

    “¿Puede agregar la propina?” means “Can you add the tip?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Can you slice it?¿Me lo puede rebanar?

    “¿Me lo puede rebanar?” means “Can you slice it?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Can we talk after class?¿Podemos hablar después de clase?

    “¿Podemos hablar después de clase?” means “Can we talk after class?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Can you iron this shirt?¿Puede planchar esta camisa?

    “¿Puede planchar esta camisa?” means “Can you iron this shirt?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Can you add pineapple?¿Le puede poner piña?

    “¿Le puede poner piña?” means “Can you add pineapple?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
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Formality and register2 branches

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

Formal (usted)16Neutral14
Situations19 branches

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

Splitting the Bill and Tipping4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3At a Gas Station in Mexico2Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet2Getting a Haircut in Mexico2Receiving a Package2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1At a Mexican Bakery1Buying Produce at a Mexican Market1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Going to the Dentist1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Rental Car Pickup and Return1School Pickup and Talking to Teachers1Visiting a Pharmacy1
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neutral30
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

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Not recorded30
Learning collections1 branches

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Core30
Vocabulary familiarity2 branches

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Everyday26Less common4
Reusability1 branches

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430
Ambiguity risk1 branches

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130
Confusion risk2 branches

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12624
Spanish word count2 branches

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4–6281–32
Usefulness score2 branches

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42753
Difficulty score1 branches

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21–3030
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

1–32802
Review dates2 branches

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2026-11-11282026-11-142
Editorial quality1 branches

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Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)30
Source batches1 branches

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Not recorded30
Review methods1 branches

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Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.30
Source review decisions1 branches

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Not recorded30
Introductory speakers1 branches

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Not recorded30
Length difficulty factor3 branches

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92412462
Vocabulary difficulty factor4 branches

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422642351
Grammar difficulty factor3 branches

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81491462
Idiom difficulty factor1 branches

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030
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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-220-4802
Unique Vocabulary Families35 branches

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agregar2None recorded2aquí1camisa1chamoy1clase1dejarlo1departamento1describir1desglose1dividir1dosis1entrega1escoger1extender1guardar1ingredientes1inventario1limpiar1llantas1mas1parabrisas1picar1pina1planchar1portero1propina1quitarle1reagendar1rebanar1recargar1recogerlo1renta1seco1taxímetro1
New Families Vs Baseline35 branches

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agregar2None recorded2aquí1camisa1chamoy1clase1dejarlo1departamento1describir1desglose1dividir1dosis1entrega1escoger1extender1guardar1ingredientes1inventario1limpiar1llantas1mas1parabrisas1picar1pina1planchar1portero1propina1quitarle1reagendar1rebanar1recargar1recogerlo1renta1seco1taxímetro1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline2 branches

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1–32802
Pronunciation Included1 branches

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Not recorded30