EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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  1. This is my order.Este es mi pedido.

    “Este es mi pedido.” means “This is my order.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.

  2. I’m not leaving yet.Todavía no me voy.

    “Todavía no me voy.” means “I’m not leaving yet.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.

  3. I’ll pay in cash.Voy a pagar en efectivo.

    “Voy a pagar en efectivo.” means “I’ll pay in cash.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell a driver or seller that the speaker will pay cash.

  4. That works for me.Eso me viene bien.

    “Eso me viene bien.” means “That works for me.” in Mexican Spanish. Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.

  5. I can’t find my keys.No encuentro mis llaves.

    “No encuentro mis llaves.” means “I can’t find my keys.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being unable to locate keys.

  6. That doesn’t work for me.Eso no me viene bien.

    “Eso no me viene bien.” means “That doesn’t work for me.” in Mexican Spanish. Decline a proposed time/arrangement because it does not suit the speaker.

  7. This is my favorite.Este es mi favorito.

    “Este es mi favorito.” means “This is my favorite.” in Mexican Spanish. Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.

  8. It’s not a good time.No es un buen momento.

    “No es un buen momento.” means “It’s not a good time.” in Mexican Spanish. Decline the timing of an action/conversation as unsuitable.

  9. I know what you want.Sé lo que quieres.

    “Sé lo que quieres.” means “I know what you want.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  10. It’s not my fault.No es culpa mía.

    “No es culpa mía.” means “It’s not my fault.” in Mexican Spanish. Deny responsibility for an understood problem. Culpa is feminine regardless of the speaker.

  11. My door is locked.Mi puerta está cerrada con llave.

    “Mi puerta está cerrada con llave.” means “My door is locked.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that a door is locked with a key.

  12. I know what you mean.Sé lo que quieres decir.

    “Sé lo que quieres decir.” means “I know what you mean.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  13. I don’t feel well.No me siento bien.

    “No me siento bien.” means “I don’t feel well.” in Mexican Spanish. Natural health-related statement; more specific than a general No estoy bien.

  14. My window is open.Mi ventana está abierta.

    “Mi ventana está abierta.” means “My window is open.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.

  15. My keys are inside.Mis llaves están dentro.

    “Mis llaves están dentro.” means “My keys are inside.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.

  16. My bag is heavy.Mi bolsa pesa mucho.

    “Mi bolsa pesa mucho.” means “My bag is heavy.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.

  17. My train is delayed.Mi tren está retrasado.

    “Mi tren está retrasado.” means “My train is delayed.” in Mexican Spanish. Report a delayed train during travel planning.

  18. Not really.La verdad es que no.

    “La verdad es que no.” means “Not really.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a softened negative answer.

  19. I know how you feel.Sé cómo te sientes.

    “Sé cómo te sientes.” means “I know how you feel.” in Mexican Spanish. Express empathy for the listener’s feelings.

  20. You can text me.Puedes mandarme un mensaje.

    “Puedes mandarme un mensaje.” means “You can text me.” in Mexican Spanish. Invite the listener to text the speaker.

  21. Thanks anyway.Gracias de todos modos.

    “Gracias de todos modos.” means “Thanks anyway.” in Mexican Spanish. Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.

  22. It’s not worth it.No vale la pena.

    “No vale la pena.” means “It’s not worth it.” in Mexican Spanish. Assess that an understood action or expense is not worth the effort.

  23. I can’t trust you.No puedo confiar en ti.

    “No puedo confiar en ti.” means “I can’t trust you.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain the speaker cannot trust the listener in an appropriate serious conversation.

  24. That looks nice.Eso se ve bonito.

    “Eso se ve bonito.” means “That looks nice.” in Mexican Spanish. Eso refers generally to what you see. With a named feminine noun, use bonita: La blusa se ve bonita.

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Not recorded8Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.1Acknowledge/reassure that the speaker will not worry about the understood matter.1Affirm a serious romantic match in an established relationship.1Announce having a gift for the listener before handing it over.1Assess that an understood action or expense is not worth the effort.1Celebrate another person’s good news with happiness for them.1Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1Commit to avoiding an argument in an understood conversation.1Decline a proposed time/arrangement because it does not suit the speaker.1Decline the timing of an action/conversation as unsuitable.1Deny responsibility for an understood problem. Culpa is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Describe a messy room in ordinary household conversation.1Describe fitness after inactivity or during activity planning.1Describe progress learning English.1Explain a future decision not to drive.1Explain a future decision not to work in the understood period, e.g.1Explain handling a task oneself without another person’s assistance.1Explain holding an item aside for the listener’s use, e.g.1Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.1Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.1Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.1Explain the speaker cannot trust the listener in an appropriate serious conversation.1Express affection for your family.1Express empathy for the listener’s feelings.1Give a softened negative answer.1Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.1Invite the listener to text the speaker.1Locate an item/person beside the speaker.1Mark a new rule/arrangement applying from this moment onward.1Often an ironic reaction to bad luck; tone establishes the meaning. Suerte is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Report a delayed train during travel planning.1Report an accidental coffee spill to explain a mess or request assistance.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Report increasing outdoor warmth.1Report that a door is locked with a key.1Report that a drinking glass broke accidentally.1Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.1Report that the relevant place is empty of people.1State a firm boundary that an understood decision is settled.1Tell a driver or seller that the speaker will pay cash.1Tell a listener they help the speaker feel better.1Tell listener they make speaker feel welcome or at home.1Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.1Understand hospitality where the business/host covers the cost.1Use a conventional reunion greeting after not seeing someone for a while.1
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