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Shopping and Paying19Getting Around Mexico18Requests16Making Plans14Travel and Directions12Food and Dining10Food and Eating Together10Health and Getting Help10Home Together10Keeping a Conversation Going10Conversation7Everyday Statements5Relationships and Family5Health and Safety4Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change3Everyday Affection3Getting a Haircut in Mexico3School Pickup and Talking to Teachers3Walking Directions3Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner2Boundaries and Disagreements2Everyday Actions2Feelings and Check-ins2Going to the Dentist2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Receiving a Package2Rental Car Pickup and Return2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Appointments and Rescheduling1At a Mexican Bakery1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Calling Emergency Services1Feelings1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Making Plans with Friends1Romance1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Talking About Family1Time and Frequency1Visiting a Pharmacy1Visiting Someone’s Home1

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  1. No, I live with my family.No, vivo con mi familia.

    “No, vivo con mi familia.” means “No, I live with my family.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. It’s not a good time.No es un buen momento.

    “No es un buen momento.” means “It’s not a good time.” in Mexican Spanish. Decline the timing of an action/conversation as unsuitable.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. On the corner, please.En la esquina, por favor.

    “En la esquina, por favor.” means “On the corner, please.” in Mexican Spanish. A short, polite answer when a driver asks where to drop you off.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Salsa on the side, please.La salsa aparte, por favor.

    “La salsa aparte, por favor.” means “Salsa on the side, please.” in Mexican Spanish. Use aparte to ask for the salsa in a separate container or dish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. For here, please.Para comer aquí, por favor.

    “Para comer aquí, por favor.” means “For here, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. A separate bag, please.En otra bolsa, por favor.

    “En otra bolsa, por favor.” means “A separate bag, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. What time shall we meet?¿A qué hora nos vemos?

    “¿A qué hora nos vemos?” means “What time shall we meet?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. Do I have to change lines?¿Tengo que cambiar de línea?

    “¿Tengo que cambiar de línea?” means “Do I have to change lines?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Can we use two cards?¿Podemos pagar con dos tarjetas?

    “¿Podemos pagar con dos tarjetas?” means “Can we use two cards?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. I’ll be late picking him up.Voy tarde por mi hijo.

    “Voy tarde por mi hijo.” means “I’ll be late picking him up.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Please wash it in cold water.En agua fría, por favor.

    “En agua fría, por favor.” means “Please wash it in cold water.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Can she come with us?¿Ella puede venir con nosotros?

    “¿Ella puede venir con nosotros?” means “Can she come with us?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether she can join the group. Use nosotras when everyone in the group is female.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Do you have anything for a cough?¿Tiene algo para la tos?

    “¿Tiene algo para la tos?” means “Do you have anything for a cough?” in Mexican Spanish. Use algo para to ask about something for a symptom.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. What are you going to do tomorrow?¿Qué vas a hacer mañana?

    “¿Qué vas a hacer mañana?” means “What are you going to do tomorrow?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. Not really.La verdad es que no.

    “La verdad es que no.” means “Not really.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a softened negative answer.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. My appointment is at three.Tengo cita a las tres.

    “Tengo cita a las tres.” means “My appointment is at three.” in Mexican Spanish. Replace tres with the hour of your appointment.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. Even a little is a problem.Hasta poquito me hace daño.

    “Hasta poquito me hace daño.” means “Even a little is a problem.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Which way to downtown?¿Hacia dónde queda el centro?

    “¿Hacia dónde queda el centro?” means “Which way to downtown?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Is this the exit?¿Es por aquí la salida?

    “¿Es por aquí la salida?” means “Is this the exit?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. What time is it due back?¿A qué hora lo devuelvo?

    “¿A qué hora lo devuelvo?” means “What time is it due back?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. I’m returning the car.Vengo a devolver el auto.

    “Vengo a devolver el auto.” means “I’m returning the car.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. It didn’t give me cash.No me dio el dinero.

    “No me dio el dinero.” means “It didn’t give me cash.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. My child will be absent.Mi hijo va a faltar.

    “Mi hijo va a faltar.” means “My child will be absent.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Can we talk after class?¿Podemos hablar después de clase?

    “¿Podemos hablar después de clase?” means “Can we talk after class?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
Technical Specs
Formality and register3 branches

How a phrase addresses someone: Neutral, Familiar (tú), or Formal (usted). Politeness also depends on wording and context; tú can be polite.

Neutral45Familiar (tú)15Formal (usted)5
Conversation role9 branches

What the phrase does in a conversation. A phrase can have several standardized roles, such as asking, answering or sharing information.

Ask a question20Make a request20Share information17Give instructions5Answer or explain4Express feelings or opinions4Offer help or make a promise3Reassure or encourage3Warn or report a problem2
Situations40 branches

The specific setting recorded by the editorial review. Not every phrase has a named situation.

Not recorded7Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change3Getting a Haircut in Mexico3School Pickup and Talking to Teachers3Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner2Going to the Dentist2Receiving a Package2Rental Car Pickup and Return2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Appointments and Rescheduling1Ask for help locking an understood item.1Ask the listener to lock a door with a key.1Ask what material an understood object is made from.1Ask when you can check in at a hotel.1Ask who is responsible for an understood error or problem.1At a Mexican Bakery1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Calling Emergency Services1Compare online and in-person prices.1Decline the timing of an action/conversation as unsuitable.1Explain the speaker cannot trust the listener in an appropriate serious conversation.1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Food Allergies and Ingredients1Give a softened negative answer.1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Offer to buy an understood item for the listener.1Offer to reserve an understood place or item for the listener.1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Ordering food1Politely ask a seller whether they can offer a discount.1Politely ask someone not to smoke at the present location.1Promise to bring an understood item to the listener.1Taxi or rideshare1Tell listener they make speaker feel welcome or at home.1Visiting a Pharmacy1Visiting Someone’s Home1
Gender forms1 branches

Explore the grammatical gender forms recorded for each phrase. Grammatical gender is different from the speaker’s identity.

neutral65
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

Find whether gender wording relates to the speaker, listener, noun or object.

Not recorded65
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core48Expansion10Not recorded7
Vocabulary families133 branches

Browse recorded word families shared by phrases. These editorial family labels may not be dictionary headwords.

favor12poder7ir5ser4tener4donde3hacer3hora3venir3aparte2aqui2cayo2da2dar2hijo2linea2llave2mas2pagar2poco2tarjeta2vaso2vuelta2accesible1aceite1agua1algo1astillo1atras1auto1ayudame1barato1billetes1bolsa1buen1cabe1cajero1cambiar1casa1centro1cerrarlo1cierra1cita1clase1comer1comprar1confiar1cortar1corto1creo1cuarto1culpa1dano1das1dejarlo1dejo1derecha1descuento1despues1devolver1devuelvo1diente1dinero1dio1dos1efectivo1ella1entrada1entregan1entregar1escuela1esquina1estacion1estar1esto1estoy1faltar1familia1frente1fria1fumes1grande1hablar1hace1hacia1hasta1hecho1izquierda1jicama1jugo1llamame1llaves1llegues1luz1mancha1mango1momento1naranja1nosotros1otra1pepino1poquito1portero1propina1puede1puerta1quedar1registrarme1relleno1reservar1retuvo1ruedas1salida1salsa1seco1sentir1siguiente1silla1sirvo1solo1tarde1ti1tijeras1tos1traer1tres1va1veinte1ver1verdad1visitante1vivir1zona1
Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

Everyday, less common and specialized vocabulary, considered separately from grammatical difficulty.

Everyday50Less common8Not recorded7
Reusability3 branches

Editorial score for how broadly an expression can be reused; higher scores indicate more reuse.

4565732
Coverage gap value5 branches

Editorial estimate of how much the phrase adds to the collection’s practical coverage.

448310231252
Ambiguity risk3 branches

Editorial score for how strongly meaning can depend on context; higher values indicate more ambiguity.

1513826
Confusion risk3 branches

Editorial estimate of the chance of confusing the expression with another; higher values indicate more risk.

143211311
Spanish word count1 branches

Explore shorter and longer expressions using the recorded Spanish word count.

4–665
Difficulty score2 branches

Scores run from 5 to 100. These ten-point ranges show the finer distribution within difficulty bands.

21–305431–4011
Vocabulary contribution3 branches

Recorded number of vocabulary-family contributions; it is not a learner’s vocabulary size.

1–3450194–61
Review dates4 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-11-11432026-10-23152026-10-1052026-10-192
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)65
Source batches3 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Not recorded48photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2315LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 12
Review methods5 branches

How the recorded editorial ratings were assigned. These are assessments rather than measured learning outcomes.

Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.40Individual editorial meaning/context/grammar review; difficulty-v2 vocabulary/reuse recomputed against reconciled 1414-card deck. Supplemental ratings are editorial estimates, not recall or CEFR measurements.15Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap5Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.3Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.2
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

The version of the editorial difficulty rubric used for a phrase.

265
Source review decisions2 branches

The recorded action taken when a phrase was reviewed in a source batch.

Not recorded48Added17
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded65
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

431213311085161
Grammar difficulty factor11 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

6258122079710413317232121161231
Idiom difficulty factor3 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

0624261
Reuse difficulty factor4 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

-232-417013-63
Unique Vocabulary Families67 branches

Explore the recorded editorial values for this metric. Missing values are explicitly marked.

None recorded19cayo2dar2hijo2mas2poco2accesible1aceite1aparte1astillo1atras1auto1billetes1cabe1cajero1clase1comprar1confiar1corto1creo1das1dejarlo1derecha1descuento1diente1dio1ella1entregan1entregar1escuela1faltar1familia1frente1fria1fumes1grande1hace1hacia1izquierda1jicama1jugo1linea1mancha1mango1naranja1nosotros1pepino1poquito1portero1propina1puede1registrarme1relleno1reservar1retuvo1ruedas1salsa1seco1siguiente1silla1sirvo1tijeras1traer1tres1veinte1visitante1zona1
New Families Vs Baseline68 branches

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None recorded14Not recorded5cayo2dar2hijo2llave2mas2poco2accesible1aceite1aparte1astillo1atras1auto1barato1billetes1cabe1cajero1clase1comprar1confiar1corto1creo1culpa1das1dejarlo1descuento1diente1dio1ella1entregan1entregar1escuela1faltar1frente1fria1fumes1grande1hace1hacia1jicama1jugo1linea1mancha1mango1naranja1nosotros1pepino1poquito1portero1propina1puede1registrarme1relleno1reservar1retuvo1ruedas1salsa1seco1siguiente1silla1sirvo1tijeras1traer1tres1veinte1visitante1zona1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline4 branches

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1–345014Not recorded54–61
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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Not recorded43No22