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“¿Dónde me bajo?” means “Where do I get off?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask where to get off a bus, train, or other vehicle. Bajarse is the everyday verb for getting off.

“Hay una fuga.” means “There’s a leak.” in Mexican Spanish. Fuga can refer to a water or gas leak. Say de agua to specify water.

“Necesito un plomero.” means “I need a plumber.” in Mexican Spanish. Plomero is the usual Mexican Spanish word for a plumber.

“Cancelaron mi vuelo.” means “They canceled my flight.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this when explaining why you need a new flight or other help.

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

“Me siento enfermo / enferma.” means “I feel sick.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.

“¿Me puedes cubrir?” means “Can you cover for me?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a coworker to take your shift or cover your duties temporarily.

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

“¿Tenemos que parar?” means “Do we have to stop?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the group needs to stop the current action or journey.

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

“Tome este medicamento.” means “Take this medicine.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a clinician’s instruction about a previously identified medicine.

“¿Cómo se usa?” means “How do you use it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for operating or usage instructions for an understood item.

“¿Cómo se pronuncia?” means “How do you pronounce it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for pronunciation of an understood word/name.

“Tengo que irme.” means “I have to leave.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain the need to end a visit or conversation.

“¿Ya se fueron?” means “Did they leave?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether a group has already departed.

“¿Tenemos que apurarnos?” means “Do we need to hurry?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the speaker and companions need to act urgently.

“¿Cómo se deletrea?” means “How do you spell it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to spell a word or name.

“Voy a descansar.” means “I’m going to rest.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.