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Conversation49Keeping a Conversation Going47Getting Around Mexico46Requests45Health and Getting Help38Making Plans38Home Together36Everyday Statements34Shopping and Paying33Travel and Directions29Health and Safety22Food and Eating Together20Boundaries and Disagreements16Food and Dining16Clearing Up Misunderstandings14Everyday Affection11Relationships and Family10Household Chores9Encouragement and Celebration6Rental Car Pickup and Return6Airports and Luggage5Calling Emergency Services5Describing Symptoms at a Clinic5Feelings5Time and Frequency5Visiting Someone’s Home5At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp4Feelings and Check-ins4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds4Romance4Saying No Politely4Taking a Pet to the Vet4Apologizing3Appointments and Rescheduling3At a Gas Station in Mexico3Buying Intercity Bus Tickets3Visiting a Pharmacy3Work and Shifts3Actions and Encouragement2Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Mexican Bakery2Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico2Cooking Together2Everyday Conversation2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Going to the Dentist2Making Plans with Friends2Missing Someone and Showing Affection2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Walking Directions2Wants and Needs2Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Disagreeing Politely1Encouraging Someone1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Home Repairs and Utilities1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Natural Reactions and Replies1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Receiving a Package1Talking About How You Feel1

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  1. At what time?¿A qué hora?

    “¿A qué hora?” means “At what time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.

  2. It’s not safe.No es seguro.

    “No es seguro.” means “It’s not safe.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.

  3. Are they here?¿Ellos están aquí?

    “¿Ellos están aquí?” means “Are they here?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the presence of an understood group of people.

  4. Can they help?¿Ellos pueden ayudar?

    “¿Ellos pueden ayudar?” means “Can they help?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.

  5. Are you at home?¿Estás en casa?

    “¿Estás en casa?” means “Are you at home?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener is currently at home.

  6. Can I park here?¿Puedo estacionarme aquí?

    “¿Puedo estacionarme aquí?” means “Can I park here?” in Mexican Spanish.

  7. I need an ambulance.Necesito una ambulancia.

    “Necesito una ambulancia.” means “I need an ambulance.” in Mexican Spanish.

  8. They won’t drink water.No toma agua.

    “No toma agua.” means “They won’t drink water.” in Mexican Spanish.

  9. I need a doctor.Necesito un médico.

    “Necesito un médico.” means “I need a doctor.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.

  10. It’s an emergency!¡Es una emergencia!

    “¡Es una emergencia!” means “It’s an emergency!” in Mexican Spanish. Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.

  11. There’s a fire!¡Hay un incendio!

    “¡Hay un incendio!” means “There’s a fire!” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that there is a fire.

  12. Who are you with?¿Con quién estás?

    “¿Con quién estás?” means “Who are you with?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask who is accompanying the listener.

  13. I can’t sleep.No puedo dormir.

    “No puedo dormir.” means “I can’t sleep.” in Mexican Spanish. Report difficulty sleeping, not desire to sleep or a bedtime instruction.

  14. Where do I buy it?¿Dónde la compro?

    “¿Dónde la compro?” means “Where do I buy it?” in Mexican Spanish. La can stand for la tarjeta, the fare card.

  15. I lost the receipt.Perdí el recibo.

    “Perdí el recibo.” means “I lost the receipt.” in Mexican Spanish.

  16. Fill it up, please.Lleno, por favor.

    “Lleno, por favor.” means “Fill it up, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

  17. I left it here.Lo dejé aquí.

    “Lo dejé aquí.” means “I left it here.” in Mexican Spanish.

  18. I’ll pay my share.Pago mi parte.

    “Pago mi parte.” means “I’ll pay my share.” in Mexican Spanish.

  19. I need to withdraw cash.Necesito retirar efectivo.

    “Necesito retirar efectivo.” means “I need to withdraw cash.” in Mexican Spanish.

  20. I have bad news.Tengo malas noticias.

    “Tengo malas noticias.” means “I have bad news.” in Mexican Spanish. Prepare someone for a disappointing update.

  21. Are they ready?¿Ellos están listos?

    “¿Ellos están listos?” means “Are they ready?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.

  22. Where can I pay?¿Dónde puedo pagar?

    “¿Dónde puedo pagar?” means “Where can I pay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.

  23. I have the store receipt.Traigo el ticket.

    “Traigo el ticket.” means “I have the store receipt.” in Mexican Spanish. At a Mexican shop, ticket often means the printed store receipt.

  24. I reserved an automatic.Reservé un automático.

    “Reservé un automático.” means “I reserved an automatic.” in Mexican Spanish.

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Formality and register3 branches

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This form addresses usted.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask a person’s age in an appropriate introductory conversation.1Ask about someone’s current physical or emotional condition.1Ask for accommodation at a hotel.1Ask for another item/serving of the understood kind.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask for operating or usage instructions for an understood item.1Ask for pronunciation of an understood word/name.1Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.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 permission to stay, distinct from asking the listener to stay.1Ask permission to use the indicated item.1Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.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 hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to spell a word or name.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 staff/host where it is appropriate to wait.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 return a phone call.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.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 where to make payment in a shop/service setting.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.1Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.1Ask whether listener is still working while checking availability.1Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.1Ask whether the listener trusts the speaker.1Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.1Ask whether waiting is required, rather than whether waiting would be advisable.1Ask which event/object someone is waiting for.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which location or seat is available for sitting.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 is accompanying the listener.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Check the presence of an understood group of people.1Check whether a group has already departed.1Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.1Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1Check whether the listener arrived home, for example in an evening message.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Check whether the listener is currently at home.1Clarify that an attributed remark was not said by the speaker.1Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.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?1Confirm a shared plan to meet at the already indicated place.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.1Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.1Explain a hearing/audio problem during a call.1Explain emotional hurt caused by someone’s words or actions.1Explain inability to assist the listener, rather than ask for help or reject needed assistance.1Explain inability to do the understood task.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.1Explain travel or work availability while on vacation.1Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.1Express a job-seeking goal in an appropriate planning conversation.1Express a wish that listener were present during separation.1Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Give permission or hospitality to stay.1Give precaution as a reason for doing/taking something extra.1Give your age with tener; substitute the number as needed.1Home Repairs and Utilities1Introduce a positive update.1Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.1Make a marriage proposal to an established partner.1Making Plans1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1Prepare someone for a disappointing update.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.1Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate 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.1Report difficulty sleeping, not desire to sleep or a bedtime instruction.1Report feeling worse, rather than improvement, during an ordinary or healthcare check-in.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.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.1State lack of personal acquaintance with the listener.1State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.1Tell a passenger to board the car.1Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1Understand a formal question asking about allergies.1Understand a formal question asking where pain is located.1Warn that there is a fire.1
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