EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
4 · Beginner · 2 · Time and Frequency
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7 results- Rarely.Casi nunca.
“Casi nunca.” means “Rarely.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a frequency question with almost never.
- It’s a good time.Es un buen momento.
“Es un buen momento.” means “It’s a good time.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.
- Little by little.Poco a poco.
“Poco a poco.” means “Little by little.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe gradual progress or small steps with a conventional marker.
- As soon as possible.Lo antes posible.
“Lo antes posible.” means “As soon as possible.” in Mexican Spanish. Specify that an understood action should happen as soon as possible.
- It’s almost time.Ya casi es la hora.
“Ya casi es la hora.” means “It’s almost time.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.
- Sooner or later.Tarde o temprano.
“Tarde o temprano.” means “Sooner or later.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood event will happen sooner or later.
- At any time.En cualquier momento.
“En cualquier momento.” means “At any time.” in Mexican Spanish. Give flexible timing as a short contextual scheduling answer.
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