Poquito DailyLearn a little. Say a lot.

EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

6 · 2 · 4 · High

Explore 156 phrases matching every part of this trail. Follow another branch to narrow the collection, or open a phrase to learn its meaning and use.

Practice this group ↗

INSIDE THIS COLLECTION

156unique phrases · 8% of collection

Difficulty

411141
  • Beginner
  • Easy
  • Moderate

Usefulness

156
  • High
Length difficulty factor: 6 × Difficulty rubric versions: 2 × Coverage gap value: 4 × Usefulness: High ×

Choose your next branch

Topics66 branches

Find phrases for everyday situations and conversations. A phrase can belong to several topics.

Requests34Keeping a Conversation Going31Getting Around Mexico28Home Together28Conversation26Making Plans26Everyday Statements24Travel and Directions21Health and Getting Help19Shopping and Paying19Food and Eating Together17Health and Safety14Boundaries and Disagreements13Food and Dining13Clearing Up Misunderstandings10Everyday Affection10Household Chores9Relationships and Family9Airports and Luggage5Feelings and Check-ins5Saying No Politely5Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Describing Symptoms at a Clinic4Feelings4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Romance4Visiting Someone’s Home4Appointments and Rescheduling3Calling Emergency Services3Encouragement and Celebration3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Taking a Pet to the Vet3Time and Frequency3Visiting a Pharmacy3Work and Shifts3Apologizing2Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Gas Station in Mexico2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner2At a Mexican Bakery2Buying Intercity Bus Tickets2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Cooking Together2Everyday Conversation2Going to the Dentist2Missing Someone and Showing Affection2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Wants and Needs2Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Disagreeing Politely1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Getting a Gym Day Pass1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Home Repairs and Utilities1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Natural Reactions and Replies1Receiving a Package1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Walking Directions1

Difficulty3 branches

Poquito’s learning difficulty bands reflect length, vocabulary, grammar and idiom. These are editorial estimates, not CEFR levels.

Easy114Beginner41Moderate1
Filters
Clear filters

Memorization uses your latest English-first rating.

Find your phrase

156 results
  1. It’s too early.Es demasiado temprano.

    “Es demasiado temprano.” means “It’s too early.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Thank you, too.Gracias a ti.

    “Gracias a ti.” means “Thank you, too.” in Mexican Spanish. Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Next time.La próxima vez.

    “La próxima vez.” means “Next time.” in Mexican Spanish. Defer an action to the next opportunity.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Hot or cold?¿Caliente o frío?

    “¿Caliente o frío?” means “Hot or cold?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. Here or there?¿Aquí o allí?

    “¿Aquí o allí?” means “Here or there?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. That’s fair.Eso es justo.

    “Eso es justo.” means “That’s fair.” in Mexican Spanish. Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. I need a ticket.Necesito un boleto.

    “Necesito un boleto.” means “I need a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. I need to leave early.Necesito salir temprano.

    “Necesito salir temprano.” means “I need to leave early.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to tell a supervisor you need to finish work early.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Step by step.Paso a paso.

    “Paso a paso.” means “Step by step.” in Mexican Spanish. Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Now or later?¿Ahora o después?

    “¿Ahora o después?” means “Now or later?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Can I have water?¿Me da agua?

    “¿Me da agua?” means “Can I have water?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Food and Dining. Ask a question.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. I have good news.Tengo buenas noticias.

    “Tengo buenas noticias.” means “I have good news.” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a positive update.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. That’s all.Eso es todo.

    “Eso es todo.” means “That’s all.” in Mexican Spanish. Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. In my opinion...En mi opinión...

    “En mi opinión...” means “In my opinion...” in Mexican Spanish. Conventional opinion introducer.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. Do you have an idea?¿Tienes una idea?

    “¿Tienes una idea?” means “Do you have an idea?” in Mexican Spanish. Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Are you going home?¿Vas a casa?

    “¿Vas a casa?” means “Are you going home?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. It comes and goes.Va y viene.

    “Va y viene.” means “It comes and goes.” in Mexican Spanish.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Can I take photos?¿Puedo tomar fotos?

    “¿Puedo tomar fotos?” means “Can I take photos?” in Mexican Spanish.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Everything was delicious.Todo estuvo delicioso.

    “Todo estuvo delicioso.” means “Everything was delicious.” in Mexican Spanish.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Thanks, but I’ll pass.Gracias, pero paso.

    “Gracias, pero paso.” means “Thanks, but I’ll pass.” in Mexican Spanish. A casual way to turn down a low-stakes offer.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Not today, thanks.Hoy no, gracias.

    “Hoy no, gracias.” means “Not today, thanks.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to decline an offer today.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. I’m almost done.Ya casi termino.

    “Ya casi termino.” means “I’m almost done.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Share personal information.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. It’s dark outside.Está oscuro afuera.

    “Está oscuro afuera.” means “It’s dark outside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report darkness outdoors, e.g.

    BeginnerHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. I need a taxi.Necesito un taxi.

    “Necesito un taxi.” means “I need a taxi.” in Mexican Spanish. Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.

    BeginnerHighEnglish 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.

Neutral96Familiar (tú)52Formal (usted)8
Conversation role12 branches

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

Ask a question60Make a request40Share information40Give instructions28Answer or explain26Express feelings or opinions23Manage the conversation5Warn or report a problem5Greet or say goodbye2Apologize1Express affection1Invite or give permission1
Situations107 branches

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

Not recorded7Airports and Luggage5Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Describing Symptoms at a Clinic4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Saying No Politely4Visiting Someone’s Home4Appointments and Rescheduling3Calling Emergency Services3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Taking a Pet to the Vet3Work and Shifts3Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Gas Station in Mexico2At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner2At a Mexican Bakery2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Going to the Dentist2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds2Romantic relationships2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Visiting a Pharmacy2Acknowledge making an error, e.g.1Apologizing1Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask for accommodation at a hotel.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask how listener found an understood item or place.1Ask if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.1Ask someone to bring the speaker up to date on missed events.1Ask someone to brush their teeth during a household routine.1Ask someone to care for or watch over you.1Ask someone to do the laundry.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to vacuum the floor.1Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask someone to water the plants.1Ask the listener to fulfill an already made promise.1Ask the listener to maintain physical distance in a crowd or personal-space situation.1Ask the listener to turn their body around.1Ask the purchase location of an item previously mentioned.1Ask the reason behind another person’s question.1Ask what food listener is preparing during a meal conversation.1Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.1Ask whether listener is still working while checking availability.1Ask whether the listener trusts the speaker.1Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.1Ask which person resides at the indicated home, not who is physically present now.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Check whether the listener arrived home, for example in an evening message.1Clarify that an attributed remark was not said by the speaker.1Commit to going to the understood destination/event.1Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.1Confirm a completed call: you called the listener. This answers ¿Me llamaste?1Conventional opinion introducer.1Defer an action to the next opportunity.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Deny that a past incident occurred.1Describe disappointment after an unmet expectation. Female speaker: Me siento decepcionada.1Describe embarrassment. Avergonzado is different from embarazada (pregnant). Female speaker: Me siento avergonzada.1Describe physical or social discomfort; context supplies the cause. Female speaker: Me siento incómoda.1Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.1Explain emotional hurt caused by someone’s words or actions.1Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.1Explain travel or work availability while on vacation.1Express a job-seeking goal in an appropriate planning conversation.1Express a wish that listener were present during separation.1Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet1Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1Getting a Gym Day Pass1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Give permission or hospitality to stay.1Give precaution as a reason for doing/taking something extra.1Home Repairs and Utilities1Introduce a positive update.1Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.1Make a marriage proposal to an established partner.1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1React to new information by saying the speaker did not previously know it.1Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.1Receiving a Package1Report a large number of people/crowding at an understood place, useful in travel or event planning.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.1Seek advice on what words to say in an understood interaction.1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1State lack of personal acquaintance with the listener.1Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1Walking Directions1
Gender forms2 branches

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

neutral153masculine3
Who or what gender refers to2 branches

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

Not recorded153speaker3
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core139Expansion10Not recorded7
Vocabulary families252 branches

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

tener9estar7poder7haber6ser6favor4necesito4donde3gracias3paso3piso3sentir3agua2algo2ayer2casa2conmigo2dar2desde2incluir2ir2lava2manana2perder2prefiero2ropa2temprano2ti2todavia2todo2tomo2ver2viene2volumen2abordar1acaso1accesible1acerco1adentro1afuera1alegrar1alguien1altavoz1amor1apresures1aspira1avergonzado1ayudame1ayudo1baja1barre1basura1bien1boleto1bolsa1buenas1caliente1calientito1cama1cambiar1caminar1candado1cansado1cargador1caries1casarias1casi1cepillate1cerrar1chino1chocolate1cita1clases1cocinando1cojea1comer1cometi1comio1compraste1compre1conexion1confias1confio1conozco1contacto1creer1cuadras1cuida1cumple1da1date1de1deberia1decepcionado1decir1dejo1delicioso1demasiado1despues1devuelvo1dia1dientes1dije1directo1disponibles1distancia1dobla1documentos1dos1el1elevador1empaque1encargate1encontrar1encontrarlo1encontraste1entrego1eres1error1escoger1escucha1estacionamiento1estado1esto1estuvieras1estuvo1exprimido1extra1firmar1foto1frio1funciona1gasolina1generico1gente1gotear1gracia1gustar1gustaría1habitacion1hablar1hablas1hay1haz1he1heriste1hora1horario1hoy1humo1idea1idioma1incomodo1interrumpas1interrumpir1jarabe1justo1lavate1limon1linea1llame1llave1llegaste1lleno1maduros1magna1maleta1manojo1manos1manten1mantener1medicamento1melon1mensaje1mesa1mi1miedo1mucha1muy1nada1necesita1necesitan1necesitar1None recorded1noticias1ojala1opinion1oscuro1perdon1pero1pesa1pesos1pica1plantas1platos1pluma1pon1poner1pongale1ponme1preguntas1premium1preparando1promesa1propina1proxima1puerta1quedar1querer1quien1quitarle1raro1recibirme1recien1recogerlo1registrar1regreso1regular1respirando1revisan1riega1sabia1saca1salir1salsa1sandia1secadoras1sentimientos1tarea1tarjeta1taxi1te1tengas1termino1tocar1tomar1trabajando1trabajar1trajo1trapea1una1usar1va1vacaciones1veinte1vez1vida1vive1vomitando1vuelo1vuelta1ya1
Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Everyday125Less common24Not recorded7
Reusability3 branches

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

410354637
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

174342240
Confusion risk3 branches

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

173358225
Spanish word count2 branches

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

1–31544–62
Usefulness score1 branches

The detailed editorial usefulness score, distinct from the three usefulness labels.

4156
Difficulty score4 branches

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

21–309511–204131–401951–601
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

1–3103053
Review dates4 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23752026-11-11742026-10-1052026-10-122
Editorial quality2 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)154Editorial review for Spanish (Mexico)2
Source batches4 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Not recorded78photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2373Curated multi-source screenshot3Everyday conversation screenshot2
Review methods6 branches

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

Individual 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.73Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.60Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.14Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap4Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline3Editorial assessment of length, vocabulary, grammar and relationship context2
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added78Not recorded78
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded156
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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

45633022902161555
Grammar difficulty factor16 branches

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

840636132317111093999164204233253141151181221301
Idiom difficulty factor4 branches

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

01454910181
Reuse difficulty factor4 branches

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

-271070-414-61
Unique Vocabulary Families131 branches

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

None recorded53dar2incluir2perder2prefiero2tomo2abordar1acaso1accesible1acerco1altavoz1apresures1aspira1avergonzado1baja1barre1basura1calientito1candado1cargador1caries1casarias1casi1cepillate1cerrar1chino1chocolate1clases1cojea1cometi1comio1compre1conexion1confio1contacto1cuida1cumple1date1decepcionado1dientes1dije1directo1dobla1documentos1elevador1empaque1encargate1encontrar1encontrarlo1entrego1error1escoger1escucha1estacionamiento1estado1estuvieras1exprimido1extra1firmar1generico1gente1gotear1gracia1habitacion1haz1he1heriste1horario1humo1idioma1incomodo1interrumpas1interrumpir1jarabe1lavate1limon1lleno1maduros1magna1maleta1manojo1manten1mantener1melon1mucha1muy1necesita1necesitan1ojala1opinion1oscuro1perdon1pero1pesos1plantas1pluma1pon1poner1pongale1ponme1preguntas1premium1preparando1promesa1propina1quien1quitarle1raro1recibirme1recien1recogerlo1registrar1regreso1regular1respirando1revisan1riega1saca1sandia1secadoras1sentimientos1taxi1termino1tocar1trajo1trapea1veinte1vive1volumen1vomitando1vuelo1
New Families Vs Baseline150 branches

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

None recorded36Not recorded4piso3dar2incluir2lava2perder2prefiero2ropa2tomo2abordar1acaso1accesible1acerco1afuera1alegrar1altavoz1apresures1aspira1avergonzado1baja1barre1basura1boleto1caliente1calientito1cama1candado1cargador1caries1casarias1casi1cepillate1cerrar1chino1chocolate1clases1cocinando1cojea1cometi1comio1compre1conexion1confio1contacto1cuida1cumple1date1decepcionado1dientes1dije1directo1dobla1documentos1elevador1empaque1encargate1encontrar1encontrarlo1entrego1error1escoger1escucha1estacionamiento1estado1estuvieras1exprimido1extra1firmar1generico1gente1gotear1gracia1habitacion1haz1he1heriste1horario1humo1idioma1incomodo1interrumpas1interrumpir1jarabe1justo1lavate1limon1llame1lleno1maduros1magna1maleta1manojo1manos1manten1mantener1melon1mucha1muy1necesita1necesitan1noticias1ojala1opinion1oscuro1perdon1pero1pesos1plantas1platos1pluma1pon1poner1pongale1ponme1preguntas1premium1preparando1promesa1propina1quedar1quien1quitarle1raro1recibirme1recien1recogerlo1registrar1regreso1regular1respirando1revisan1riega1sabia1saca1sandia1secadoras1sentimientos1taxi1termino1tocar1trabajando1trajo1trapea1vacaciones1veinte1vive1volumen1vomitando1vuelo1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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

1–3116036Not recorded4
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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

No80Not recorded76