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Keeping a Conversation Going220Conversation178Everyday Statements121Making Plans114Requests87Getting Around Mexico82Home Together70Health and Getting Help59Clearing Up Misunderstandings53Shopping and Paying47Boundaries and Disagreements46Feelings and Check-ins46Travel and Directions42Feelings37Encouragement and Celebration32Food and Eating Together31Food and Dining26Time and Frequency26Health and Safety25Everyday Conversation23Everyday Affection22Relationships and Family15Romance12Household Chores9Making Plans with Friends9Everyday Actions8Actions and Encouragement7Airports and Luggage7Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp7Rental Car Pickup and Return7Saying No Politely7Reactions6Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds6Talking About How You Feel6Walking Directions6Wants and Needs6Wants, Needs, and Obligations6Calling Emergency Services5Describing Symptoms at a Clinic5Home Repairs and Utilities5Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers5Visiting Someone’s Home5Work and Shifts5Apologizing4Appointments and Rescheduling4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Cooking Together4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Missing Someone and Showing Affection4Natural Reactions and Replies4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Taking a Pet to the Vet4Visiting a Pharmacy4At a Gas Station in Mexico3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico3Buying Intercity Bus Tickets3Disagreeing Politely3Encouraging Someone3Going to the Dentist3Greetings and Introductions3Hotel Check-In and Checkout3Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions3Asking About Accessible Entrances2Asking Someone Out2At a Mexican Bakery2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Parking and Paying at a Meter2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Splitting the Bill and Tipping2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Talking About How Often2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Asking for Help Politely1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Receiving a Package1Talking About Family1

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  1. Can I call you?¿Te puedo llamar?

    “¿Te puedo llamar?” means “Can I call you?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.

  2. I lost the receipt.Perdí el recibo.

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

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

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

  4. Can you speak slowly?¿Puedes hablar despacio?

    “¿Puedes hablar despacio?” means “Can you speak slowly?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Ask a question.

  5. 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.

  6. Can you repeat that?¿Puedes repetir eso?

    “¿Puedes repetir eso?” means “Can you repeat that?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Ask a question.

  7. Go home.Ve a casa.

    “Ve a casa.” means “Go home.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone to go home, e.g.

  8. I’d like an appointment.Quisiera una cita.

    “Quisiera una cita.” means “I’d like an appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. A polite way to request an appointment at a clinic, salon, or office.

  9. Do you charge by the kilo?¿Cobran por kilo?

    “¿Cobran por kilo?” means “Do you charge by the kilo?” in Mexican Spanish.

  10. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

    “¿Incluye el secado?” means “Is drying included?” in Mexican Spanish.

  11. Does it include classes?¿Incluye las clases?

    “¿Incluye las clases?” means “Does it include classes?” in Mexican Spanish.

  12. Answer the phone.Contesta el teléfono.

    “Contesta el teléfono.” means “Answer the phone.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.

  13. Speak louder.Habla más fuerte.

    “Habla más fuerte.” means “Speak louder.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.

  14. Don’t move.No te muevas.

    “No te muevas.” means “Don’t move.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.

  15. Help me sit down.Ayúdame a sentarme.

    “Ayúdame a sentarme.” means “Help me sit down.” in Mexican Spanish. Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.

  16. Help me get up.Ayúdame a levantarme.

    “Ayúdame a levantarme.” means “Help me get up.” in Mexican Spanish. Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.

  17. Get your things.Toma tus cosas.

    “Toma tus cosas.” means “Get your things.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.

  18. Don’t go.No te vayas.

    “No te vayas.” means “Don’t go.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to leave.

  19. Please pull over.Oríllese, por favor.

    “Oríllese, por favor.” means “Please pull over.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.

  20. Call me back.Devuélveme la llamada.

    “Devuélveme la llamada.” means “Call me back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to return a phone call.

  21. Can you come tomorrow?¿Puedes venir mañana?

    “¿Puedes venir mañana?” means “Can you come tomorrow?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Ask a question.

  22. Send me a message.Mándame un mensaje.

    “Mándame un mensaje.” means “Send me a message.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.

  23. Can you see it?¿Lo puedes ver? / ¿La puedes ver?

    “¿Lo puedes ver? / ¿La puedes ver?” means “Can you see it?” in Mexican Spanish. Use la for a feminine referent. Choose lo or la to match the thing being discussed; say only one version.

  24. Can you do it?¿Lo puedes hacer? / ¿La puedes hacer?

    “¿Lo puedes hacer? / ¿La puedes hacer?” means “Can you do it?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation. Choose lo or la to match the thing being discussed; say only one version.

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Not recorded15At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds4Appointments and Rescheduling3Getting a Gym Day Pass2Advise taking an umbrella along.1Appointments1Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask for a personal promise or assurance from a familiar listener.1Ask for confidence in the speaker’s ability/support, not factual belief in a statement.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask someone not to leave.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 change the bed sheets as a household task.1Ask someone to do the laundry.1Ask someone to end a phone call.1Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to imitate a demonstrated approach, not to physically follow the speaker.1Ask someone to iron clothing.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to stop discussing a subject.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to tidy or organize a closet.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 follow the speaker’s advice.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.1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Direct someone to go home, e.g.1Direct someone upstairs.1Encourage someone to sleep/rest.1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Optional prayer asking for strength in a difficult situation.1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.1Receiving a Package1Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.1Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.1Returns and exchanges1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Understand a clinician’s formal request to lie down.1Understand a clinician/dentist’s formal instruction to open the mouth.1
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