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“¿Tengo que ir?” means “Do I have to go?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.

“¿Tengo que esperar?” means “Do I have to wait?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether waiting is required, rather than whether waiting would be advisable.

“¿Vas a volver?” means “Will you come back?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener intends to return.

“No puedo respirar.” means “I can’t breathe.” in Mexican Spanish. Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.

“¿Tengo que hacer esto?” means “Do I have to do this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether performing the understood task is required.

“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.

“¿Tenemos que parar?” means “Do we have to stop?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the group needs to stop the current action or journey.

“Ya casi llego.” means “I’m almost there.” in Mexican Spanish. Used when you are close to arriving. Llego is present tense, used here for imminent arrival.

“¿Cuánto va a tardar?” means “How long will it take?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about the expected duration of a known task or trip.

“¿Vas a venir?” means “Are you going to come?” in Mexican Spanish. Everyday conversational future using ir a + infinitive. Informal tú form.

“Sé nadar.” means “I know how to swim.” in Mexican Spanish. For the learned skill: I know how to swim. Puedo nadar instead expresses ability or permission in the current situation.

“¿Va a ser difícil?” means “Is it going to be difficult?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about expected difficulty of a task.

“¿Vas a estar ahí?” means “Will you be there?” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm future presence at an understood place/event.

“Vamos a comer.” means “Let’s eat.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Food and Dining. Respond / explain.

“Voy a descansar.” means “I’m going to rest.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.

“¿Cuándo vas a llamar?” means “When will you call?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask when someone plans to call.

“No sé nadar.” means “I don’t know how to swim.” in Mexican Spanish. For not knowing how to swim. No puedo nadar means being unable or not allowed to swim in the current situation.

“¿Va a llover?” means “Is it going to rain?” in Mexican Spanish. Discuss the weather forecast.

“¿Va a funcionar?” means “Is it going to work?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether a method, device, or plan will work.

“¿Qué vas a hacer mañana?” means “What are you going to do tomorrow?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

“¿Qué vas a hacer este fin de semana?” means “What are you doing this weekend?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

“Estoy estudiando.” means “I’m studying.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain the activity being done now.

“Tengo que estudiar.” means “I have to study.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain an obligation to study.

“Tengo que dormir.” means “I have to sleep.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a need to sleep and end an activity or conversation.