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“Hasta ahora.” means “So far.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe or limit a status to the period up to now.

“¡Exacto!” means “Exactly!” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm that someone has stated something exactly right.

“Enseguida.” means “Right away.” in Mexican Spanish. Promise prompt action.

“Quizás.” means “Maybe.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a tentative answer to a suggestion or yes/no question.

“¡Guau!” means “Wow!” in Mexican Spanish. React with surprise or admiration.

“Al menos...” means “At least...” in Mexican Spanish. Mark a minimum or a mitigating positive.

“Tienes suerte.” means “You are lucky.” in Mexican Spanish. React to someone’s fortunate present circumstances.

“Antes que nada...” means “First of all...” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce the first point in a sequence.

“Vas muy bien.” means “You’re doing great.” in Mexican Spanish. Give encouragement about ongoing progress rather than praise a completed job.

“Eres el mejor.” means “You are the best.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a conventional appreciative or supportive best-person compliment. Female listener: Eres la mejor.

“Poco a poco.” means “Little by little.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe gradual progress or small steps with a conventional marker.

“Lo antes posible.” means “As soon as possible.” in Mexican Spanish. Specify that an understood action should happen as soon as possible.

“¡Qué coincidencia!” means “What a coincidence!” in Mexican Spanish. React to an unexpected coincidental encounter or shared circumstance.

“Así está mejor.” means “That’s better.” in Mexican Spanish. Approve an improved arrangement or adjustment.

“Ya casi es la hora.” means “It’s almost time.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.

“¿Sabes qué?” means “You know what?” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.

“Da miedo.” means “That’s scary.” in Mexican Spanish. React to a frightening thing or event.

“Voy solo.” means “I’m going alone.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain travelling without companions. Female speaker: Voy sola.

“Tarde o temprano.” means “Sooner or later.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood event will happen sooner or later.

“Cariño.” means “Darling.” in Mexican Spanish. Address a close romantic partner affectionately.

“Gracias a Dios.” means “Thank God.” in Mexican Spanish. Conventional relief expression with religious wording.

“En cualquier momento.” means “At any time.” in Mexican Spanish. Give flexible timing as a short contextual scheduling answer.

Estoy enamorado describes being in love. A female speaker generally says estoy enamorada. The ending describes the speaker, not the person they love. To name that person, use enamorado de or enamorada de.

“Uno por uno.” means “One by one.” in Mexican Spanish. Request or describe doing things one by one.