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  1. That’s okay.Está bien.

    “Está bien.” means “That’s okay.” in Mexican Spanish. Can express acceptance: that’s fine / okay, depending on context.

  2. It’s cold.Está frío.

    “Está frío.” means “It’s cold.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.

  3. I have a car.Tengo carro.

    “Tengo carro.” means “I have a car.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.

  4. It’s near.Está cerca.

    “Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.

  5. I’m hungry.Tengo hambre.

    “Tengo hambre.” means “I’m hungry.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.

  6. I feel thirsty.Tengo sed.

    “Tengo sed.” means “I feel thirsty.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.

  7. I am outside.Estoy afuera.

    “Estoy afuera.” means “I am outside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.

  8. It’s far.Está lejos.

    “Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.

  9. I want more.Quiero más.

    “Quiero más.” means “I want more.” in Mexican Spanish. Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.

  10. I’m just looking.Solo estoy viendo.

    “Solo estoy viendo.” means “I’m just looking.” in Mexican Spanish. Use while browsing in a store, when a salesperson offers help.

  11. I’m going home.Voy a casa.

    “Voy a casa.” means “I’m going home.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell someone the speaker is heading home.

  12. 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.

  13. I’m sleepy.Tengo sueño.

    “Tengo sueño.” means “I’m sleepy.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.

  14. It’s hot.Está caliente.

    “Está caliente.” means “It’s hot.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.

  15. I am inside.Estoy adentro.

    “Estoy adentro.” means “I am inside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being inside a building or place.

  16. I’m in pain.Tengo dolor.

    “Tengo dolor.” means “I’m in pain.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.

  17. I’m fine, thanks.Estoy bien, gracias.

    “Estoy bien, gracias.” means “I’m fine, thanks.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.

  18. I’m lost.Estoy perdido / perdida.

    “Estoy perdido / perdida.” means “I’m lost.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Statements. Share personal information.

  19. I have a ticket.Tengo un boleto.

    “Tengo un boleto.” means “I have a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm having a ticket for transport/admission.

  20. I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.

    “Tengo fiebre.” means “I have a fever.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.

  21. I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.

    “Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.

  22. I need gas.Necesito gasolina.

    “Necesito gasolina.” means “I need gas.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain needing gasoline, e.g.

  23. I’m injured.Estoy herido.

    “Estoy herido.” means “I’m injured.” in Mexican Spanish. Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.

  24. I’m not home.No estoy en casa.

    “No estoy en casa.” means “I’m not home.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.

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Not recorded88Romantic relationships8Affirm a serious romantic match in an established relationship.1Alert someone to an unidentified person’s presence here.1Announce having a gift for the listener before handing it over.1Announce the time for a mutually understood action has arrived.1Answer a day-of-week question.1Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.1Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.1Answer an understood possessions or supplies inquiry with having nothing.1Answer that a previously true condition or activity no longer applies.1Appreciate a listener’s patience, for example while the speaker practices Spanish.1Appropriate informal expression of attraction, when welcome in the relationship.1Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.1Approve an improved arrangement or adjustment.1Approximate an amount or answer how something is going.1Ask for accommodation at a hotel.1Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.1Assess that an understood action or expense is not worth the effort.1Celos means interpersonal jealousy; envidia means envy.1Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1Comment conventionally that time seems to pass quickly.1Comment on a low price.1Comment on an irritating situation, not insult the listener.1Comment that it is late.1Comment that the current time is early.1Communicate a need for an X-ray in a clinical conversation.1Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.1Communicate that you need medicine without naming a treatment.1Compliment someone as funny or enjoyable company. Female listener: Eres muy divertida.1Compliment someone’s intelligence in an appropriate supportive conversation.1Confirm having a ticket for transport/admission.1Confirm people are able to attend.1Confirm reaching a deal in an understood negotiation.1Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.1Confirm two options/references are the same thing, not ask if they are.1Decline going to an understood place or event.1Decline the timing of an action/conversation as unsuitable.1Deny responsibility for an understood problem. Culpa is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Describe a cloudy sky.1Describe a household chore as a habit/activity.1Describe a messy room in ordinary household conversation.1Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.1Describe an understood situation as temporary, a phase.1Describe charging a phone as an ordinary practical task.1Describe checking email as part of a routine.1Describe current relationship status. Female speaker: Estoy soltera.1Describe current slow performance of the phone itself, distinct from internet speed.1Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.1Describe doing laundry in ordinary household conversation.1Describe exercising as a habitual activity.1Describe fitness after inactivity or during activity planning.1Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.1Describe having breakfast as an ordinary routine/activity.1Describe making the bed as a household chore.1Describe someone else’s work ethic.1Describe something as usual/expected in its everyday context.1Describe sunny weather, not an object’s heat.1Describe windy conditions.1Disapprove of understood behavior.1Discuss whether you have money available.1Discuss your employment status.1Emphasize that a statement is serious.1Encourage or appreciate someone’s courage in a supportive conversation.1Evaluate an activity as boring. Feminine alternative: Es aburrida.1Evaluate an explanation or situation as confusing.1Evaluate deterioration of a situation/item, not one’s health status.1Explain a feeling and invite an activity suggestion. Female speaker: Estoy aburrida.1Explain a scheduled meeting when discussing plans or availability.1Explain a social relationship. Feminine alternative: Son amigas.1Explain a vegetarian dietary restriction while ordering. Female speaker: Soy vegetariana.1Explain an understood action is only a test or demonstration rather than a live result.1Explain lack of money.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Explain needing gasoline, e.g.1Explain poor internet speed during a call or task.1Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.1Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.1Explain that guests are visiting, for household scheduling or hospitality.1Explain that no other person is present. Female speaker: Estoy sola.1Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.1Explain that the current task/situation is difficult.1Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.1Explain that the speaker does not have a car, for example while arranging transport.1Explain that the speaker is not employed.1Explain that there is no alternative to an understood action.1Explain that two understood items/situations differ.1Explain that you already have arrangements.1Explain the proper time for an expected action has not arrived.1Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.1Explain travel or work availability while on vacation.1Explain travelling without companions. Female speaker: Voy sola.1Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.1Express certainty about a stated fact, not physical safety. Female speaker: Estoy segura de eso.1Express personal admiration or respect in an appropriate context.1Express positive personal appreciation of the listener.1Express that listener deserves better treatment or an outcome in an understood situation.1Express uncertainty or concerns.1Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1Firmly refuse something.1Give a conventional appreciative or supportive best-person compliment. Female listener: Eres la mejor.1Give a softened negative answer.1Give encouragement about ongoing progress rather than praise a completed job.1Give your age with tener; substitute the number as needed.1Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.1Identify oneself, e.g.1Identify ownership of an understood object. Feminine alternative: Es mía.1Identify people who can assist.1Identify that something is intended for the speaker.1Identify the current season as spring in a geographic/calendar conversation.1Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.1Introduce a friend to another person.1Introduce a positive update.1Introduce a sibling as a family-conversation example.1Label an assertion as a guess rather than known fact.1Make a pleasant-day weather comment during everyday small talk. Día is masculine: un día hermoso.1Mention having a dog when talking about pets.1Object to an unfair outcome or treatment.1Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.1Offer an appropriate direct appearance compliment. Masculine alternative: Eres hermoso.1Offer to pay for a companion/group’s purchase or meal.1Prepare someone for a disappointing update.1React to someone’s fortunate present circumstances.1Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate understood situation.1Reassure about an understood game context with It’s just a game.1Reassure that some method/solution exists for the understood problem.1Report a delayed train during travel planning.1Report a large number of people/crowding at an understood place, useful in travel or event planning.1Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.1Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.1Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.1Report being inside a building or place.1Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.1Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Report having no plans when discussing availability.1Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.1Report that a door is locked with a key.1Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.1Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.1Report that an understood situation is unusual.1Report that the group has food available, for hospitality or coordinating supplies.1Report that understood plural items such as shoes are dirty.1Report wet clothing after rain or laundry.1Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.1Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.1Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.1Say an amount or demand is excessive.1Say an explanation, view or instruction is unclear.1Say an understood action or item is unnecessary.1Say an understood amount or effort is insufficient.1Say speaker and companions are together in the same group/place.1Say there is no available space for an understood item or task.1Schoolwork or a conversation with family about homework.1Share a personal hardship disclosure with a familiar person.1Share a phone number.1Share an address with a driver/contact.1Share an intuition or hunch.1Share being in love in an appropriate personal conversation. Female speaker: Estoy enamorada.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1Share family information.1Share social background. Feminine alternative: Tengo amigas.1Share that today is the speaker’s birthday.1State a firm boundary that an understood decision is settled.1State an example occupation in response to What do you do. Female speaker: Soy profesora.1State feeling angry in an appropriate emotional check-in.1State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.1State that an understood duty belongs to the listener.1State that an understood item or action is not dangerous.1Tell a familiar listener the speaker relies on them to follow through.1Tell family or a partner that you are at home.1Tell someone the speaker is heading home.1Tell the current time. For other hours, use Son las dos, Son las tres, and so on.1Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.1The place is across the street. Keep the street as the reference point.1Understated answer about how you are doing.1Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.1Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.1Warn that there is a fire.1
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