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120unique phrases · 6% of collection

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120
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Length difficulty factor: 6 × Difficulty: Easy × Vocabulary contribution: 1–3 × Coverage gap value: 4 ×

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Topics61 branches

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Requests38Home Together25Getting Around Mexico24Making Plans21Shopping and Paying21Health and Getting Help19Conversation17Keeping a Conversation Going16Travel and Directions16Food and Eating Together12Health and Safety12Food and Dining11Everyday Statements10Boundaries and Disagreements9Clearing Up Misunderstandings8Household Chores7Relationships and Family6Everyday Affection5Feelings5Airports and Luggage4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Feelings and Check-ins4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Appointments and Rescheduling3Buying Produce at a Mexican Market3Calling Emergency Services3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Visiting a Pharmacy3Apologizing2Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Mexican Bakery2Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico2Buying Intercity Bus Tickets2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Describing Symptoms at a Clinic2Encouragement and Celebration2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Saying No Politely2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Visiting Someone’s Home2Work and Shifts2Actions and Encouragement1Asking for Help Politely1Cooking Together1Encouraging Someone1Everyday Conversation1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Going to the Dentist1Making Plans with Friends1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Receiving a Package1Romance1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Walking Directions1Wants and Needs1

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  1. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. I reserved an automatic.Reservé un automático.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Is this the rental desk?¿Aquí rentan autos?

    “¿Aquí rentan autos?” means “Is this the rental desk?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. I lost my phone.Perdí mi celular.

    “Perdí mi celular.” means “I lost my phone.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. I lost my wallet.Perdí mi cartera.

    “Perdí mi cartera.” means “I lost my wallet.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. There’s been an accident.Hubo un accidente.

    “Hubo un accidente.” means “There’s been an accident.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. I brought dessert.Traje el postre.

    “Traje el postre.” means “I brought dessert.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. Are there any tickets left?¿Todavía quedan boletos?

    “¿Todavía quedan boletos?” means “Are there any tickets left?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. What fruit do you have?¿Qué frutas tiene?

    “¿Qué frutas tiene?” means “What fruit do you have?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. You are safe.Estás a salvo.

    “Estás a salvo.” means “You are safe.” in Mexican Spanish. Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate understood situation.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. My phone battery is low.Tengo poca batería.

    “Tengo poca batería.” means “My phone battery is low.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain limited remaining phone battery.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Do you charge by the kilo?¿Cobran por kilo?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Does it include classes?¿Incluye las clases?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. How about Friday?¿Y el viernes?

    “¿Y el viernes?” means “How about Friday?” in Mexican Spanish. Suggest a different day after someone says the original one doesn’t work.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Will you come back?¿Vas a volver?

    “¿Vas a volver?” means “Will you come back?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener intends to return.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. I can’t breathe.No puedo respirar.

    “No puedo respirar.” means “I can’t breathe.” in Mexican Spanish. Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Do you have any allergies?¿Tiene alguna alergia?

    “¿Tiene alguna alergia?” means “Do you have any allergies?” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a formal question asking about allergies.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Cross the street.Cruce la calle.

    “Cruce la calle.” means “Cross the street.” in Mexican Spanish. Use cruce with someone you address as usted.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Can I use this?¿Puedo usar esto?

    “¿Puedo usar esto?” means “Can I use this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask permission to use the indicated item.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Are there any seats available?¿Hay asientos disponibles?

    “¿Hay asientos disponibles?” means “Are there any seats available?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Answer the phone.Contesta el teléfono.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Do you have Wi-Fi?¿Tienes Wi-Fi?

    “¿Tienes Wi-Fi?” means “Do you have Wi-Fi?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish 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.

Neutral75Familiar (tú)36Formal (usted)9
Conversation role11 branches

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

Ask a question54Make a request30Give instructions25Share information25Answer or explain13Express feelings or opinions10Warn or report a problem6Manage the conversation2Apologize1Greet or say goodbye1Reassure or encourage1
Situations84 branches

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

Airports and Luggage4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Appointments and Rescheduling3Buying Produce at a Mexican Market3Calling Emergency Services3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Not recorded3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Asking About Accessible Entrances2At a Mexican Bakery2Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico2Describing Symptoms at a Clinic2Getting a Gym Day Pass2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Visiting a Pharmacy2Visiting Someone’s Home2Work and Shifts2Acknowledge making an error, e.g.1Apologizing1Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.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 if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask permission to use the indicated 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 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 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 speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the listener to turn their body around.1Ask the reason behind another person’s question.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which person resides at the indicated home, not who is physically present now.1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Check whether a group has already departed.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Clarify that an attributed remark was not said by the speaker.1Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.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.1Explain emotional hurt caused by someone’s words or actions.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Express a job-seeking goal in an appropriate planning conversation.1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Give precaution as a reason for doing/taking something extra.1Going to the Dentist1Make a marriage proposal to an established partner.1Making Plans1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Reassure 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.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Saying No Politely1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1Understand a formal question asking about allergies.1Walking Directions1
Gender forms2 branches

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neutral117masculine3
Who or what gender refers to2 branches

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

Not recorded117speaker3
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core108Expansion9Not recorded3
Vocabulary families202 branches

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

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Everyday90Less common27Not recorded3
Reusability3 branches

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

48653133
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

164233323
Confusion risk3 branches

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

162342216
Spanish word count1 branches

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1–3120
Usefulness score3 branches

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

48953031
Difficulty score2 branches

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

21–309931–4021
Review dates4 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-11-11652026-10-23522026-10-1022026-10-121
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)120
Source batches4 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Not recorded66photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2352Curated multi-source screenshot1Everyday conversation screenshot1
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.55Individual 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.52Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.10Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap2Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline1
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

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

2120
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Not recorded66Added54
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded120
Vocabulary difficulty factor5 branches

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

4613396155481
Grammar difficulty factor13 branches

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

83962113201089820616417423325312215131
Idiom difficulty factor4 branches

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

0109496181
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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

071-248-41
Unique Vocabulary Families151 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline155 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline2 branches

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1–3119Not recorded1
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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Not recorded65No55