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Keeping a Conversation Going676Conversation480Making Plans348Getting Around Mexico263Requests250Everyday Statements242Home Together205Shopping and Paying194Health and Getting Help182Clearing Up Misunderstandings168Food and Eating Together164Food and Dining140Reactions136Travel and Directions133Feelings and Check-ins110Encouragement and Celebration104Boundaries and Disagreements97Health and Safety77Time and Frequency77Everyday Conversation75Everyday Affection70Feelings67Relationships and Family54Everyday Actions53Romance44Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand23Actions and Encouragement21Wants and Needs21Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp20Airports and Luggage19Describing Symptoms at a Clinic19Home Repairs and Utilities17Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers17Appointments and Rescheduling16Greetings and Introductions16Hotel Check-In and Checkout16Natural Reactions and Replies16Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds16Work and Shifts16Food Allergies and Ingredients15Rental Car Pickup and Return15Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions15Walking Directions15Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand14Viewing an Apartment and Moving In14Visiting a Pharmacy14ATMs, Cash, and Making Change13Going to the Dentist13Asking About Accessible Entrances12Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico12Buying Produce at a Mexican Market12Calling Emergency Services12Getting a Haircut in Mexico12School Pickup and Talking to Teachers12Splitting the Bill and Tipping12Visiting Someone’s Home12Apologizing11Asking for Help Politely11At a Gas Station in Mexico11At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner11At a Mexican Bakery11Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet11Getting a Gym Day Pass11Parking and Paying at a Meter11Receiving a Package11Saying No Politely11Taking a Pet to the Vet11

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  1. Thank you.Gracias.

    “Gracias.” means “Thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  2. I need water.Necesito agua.

    “Necesito agua.” means “I need water.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Request / express a need.

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  3. Hello.Hola.

    “Hola.” means “Hello.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

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  4. Yes.Sí.

    “Sí.” means “Yes.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  5. Goodbye.Adiós.

    “Adiós.” means “Goodbye.” in Mexican Spanish. Say goodbye.

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  6. No.No.

    “No.” means “No.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a direct negative answer.

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  7. I need help.Necesito ayuda.

    “Necesito ayuda.” means “I need help.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card.

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  8. Please.Por favor.

    “Por favor.” means “Please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.

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  9. I’m sorry.Lo siento.

    “Lo siento.” means “I’m sorry.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.

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  10. No, thank you.No, gracias.

    “No, gracias.” means “No, thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

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  11. I need more time.Necesito más tiempo.

    “Necesito más tiempo.” means “I need more time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Reassure / encourage.

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  12. That’s okay.Está bien.

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

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  13. I understand.Entiendo.

    “Entiendo.” means “I understand.” in Mexican Spanish. Signals that you understand an explanation or what someone says.

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  14. It’s cold.Está frío.

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

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  15. 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.

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  16. It’s near.Está cerca.

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

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  17. You’re right.Tienes razón.

    “Tienes razón.” means “You’re right.” in Mexican Spanish. Informal, addressing one person. Tener razón means to be right.

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  18. Good morning.Buenos días.

    “Buenos días.” means “Good morning.” in Mexican Spanish. Use as a morning greeting.

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  19. Good afternoon.Buenas tardes.

    “Buenas tardes.” means “Good afternoon.” in Mexican Spanish. Use after midday and into the early evening; the switch to buenas noches varies locally.

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  20. Good evening / Good night.Buenas noches.

    “Buenas noches.” means “Good evening / Good night.” in Mexican Spanish. Used both to greet someone at night and to say good night.

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  21. You’re welcome.De nada.

    “De nada.” means “You’re welcome.” in Mexican Spanish. A standard response to gracias.

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  22. I don’t know.No sé.

    “No sé.” means “I don’t know.” in Mexican Spanish. No sé and No lo sé are both natural. No lo sé refers to not knowing it / the answer. Same acknowledgement of missing knowledge as existing No sé; record as a contextual variant. No lo sabía means I didn’t know, a different tense.

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  23. See you tomorrow.Hasta mañana.

    “Hasta mañana.” means “See you tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

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  24. Welcome!¡Bienvenido!

    “¡Bienvenido!” means “Welcome!” in Mexican Spanish. Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!

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