EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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15 results- Rarely.Casi nunca.
“Casi nunca.” means “Rarely.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a frequency question with almost never.
- Step by step.Paso a paso.
“Paso a paso.” means “Step by step.” in Mexican Spanish. Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.
- First of all...Antes que nada...
“Antes que nada...” means “First of all...” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce the first point in a sequence.
- It’s windy.Hace viento.
“Hace viento.” means “It’s windy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe windy conditions.
- 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.
- What a coincidence!¡Qué coincidencia!
“¡Qué coincidencia!” means “What a coincidence!” in Mexican Spanish. React to an unexpected coincidental encounter or shared circumstance.
- It’s sunny.Hace sol.
“Hace sol.” means “It’s sunny.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe sunny weather, not an object’s heat.
- 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.
- That’s scary.Da miedo.
“Da miedo.” means “That’s scary.” in Mexican Spanish. React to a frightening thing or event.
- 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.
- All of a sudden.De repente.
“De repente.” means “All of a sudden.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe an unexpected sudden event.
- I do exercise.Hago ejercicio.
“Hago ejercicio.” means “I do exercise.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe exercising as a habitual activity.
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