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135unique phrases · 7% of collection

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Length difficulty factor: 6 × Difficulty: Easy × Vocabulary familiarity: Everyday × Vocabulary contribution: 1–3 ×

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Topics58 branches

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Requests34Conversation29Keeping a Conversation Going29Getting Around Mexico28Making Plans25Home Together24Shopping and Paying24Everyday Statements23Travel and Directions18Health and Getting Help16Food and Eating Together15Food and Dining13Boundaries and Disagreements12Clearing Up Misunderstandings11Health and Safety8Airports and Luggage5Relationships and Family5Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds5Appointments and Rescheduling4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Encouragement and Celebration4Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market3Calling Emergency Services3Everyday Affection3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Apologizing2At a Mexican Bakery2Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico2Buying Intercity Bus Tickets2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Cooking Together2Describing Symptoms at a Clinic2Feelings2Feelings and Check-ins2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Saying No Politely2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Visiting Someone’s Home2Wants, Needs, and Obligations2Work and Shifts2Asking About Accessible Entrances1Asking for Help Politely1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Going to the Dentist1Home Repairs and Utilities1Household Chores1Making Plans with Friends1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Receiving a Package1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Visiting a Pharmacy1Walking Directions1Wants and Needs1

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  1. Where do I get off?¿Dónde me bajo?

    “¿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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. There’s a leak.Hay una fuga.

    “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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. They canceled my flight.Cancelaron mi vuelo.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. 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 →
  5. I reserved an automatic.Reservé un automático.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. 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 →
  14. Can you cover for me?¿Me puedes cubrir?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. 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 →
  16. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. 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 →
  18. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. 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 →
  21. 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 →
  22. 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 →
  23. 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 →
  24. 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 →
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.

Neutral88Familiar (tú)41Formal (usted)6
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 question62Share information29Make a request25Give instructions21Answer or explain19Express feelings or opinions14Warn or report a problem8Apologize1Greet or say goodbye1Manage the conversation1Offer help or make a promise1Reassure or encourage1
Situations102 branches

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

Airports and Luggage5At 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 Transfers3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3At 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 Someone’s Home2Work and Shifts2Accept responsibility for an understood task or problem.1Acknowledge making an error, e.g.1An honest, slightly negative answer about well-being.1Apologizing1Appointments1Ask about exchanging a purchase.1Ask about playing football as a hobby in casual introductions.1Ask about the book/text someone is currently reading.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 the method of repairing an understood object/problem.1Ask how a known food/dish is prepared.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 not to leave.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.1Ask someone to finish a beverage.1Ask someone to follow the rules of a game/test.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 keep already shared information private.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 wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the reason behind another person’s question.1Ask what a woman mentioned earlier purchased.1Ask what an understood book, film or subject is about.1Ask what is being looked at.1Ask whether a method, device, or plan will work.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.1Ask whether the group needs to stop the current action or journey.1Ask whether the speaker and companions need to act urgently.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which person resides at the indicated home, not who is physically present now.1Ask why a person stopped an understood movement or activity.1Asking About Accessible Entrances1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Check whether a conversation with the understood woman happened.1Check whether a group has already departed.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Clarify that an attributed remark was not said by the speaker.1Describe checking email as part of a routine.1Describe physical or social discomfort; context supplies the cause. Female speaker: Me siento incómoda.1Direct someone upstairs.1Discuss another person’s Spanish-learning process or resources.1Emphasize that a statement is serious.1Explain an obligation to study.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Explain not having seen/noticed the listener in a past situation.1Explain that the speaker is learning Spanish.1Explain the need to end a visit or conversation.1Express a job-seeking goal in an appropriate planning conversation.1Firmly refuse something.1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Give precaution as a reason for doing/taking something extra.1Going to the Dentist1Home Repairs and Utilities1Invite shared enjoyment of an activity.1Making Plans1Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand1Public transit1Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate understood situation.1Reassure someone about an uncertain future outcome.1Receiving a Package1Report a large number of people/crowding at an understood place, useful in travel or event planning.1Report rain ending, distinct from current rainfall.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.1Returns and exchanges1Saying No Politely1Seek constructive advice on improving a shared activity or product.1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1Walking Directions1Wish someone a careful journey or caution a driver.1
Gender forms2 branches

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neutral133masculine2
Who or what gender refers to3 branches

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Not recorded133object1speaker1
Learning collections2 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core105Expansion30
Vocabulary families221 branches

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

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Reusability4 branches

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

4915363721
Coverage gap value3 branches

Editorial estimate of how much the phrase adds to the collection’s practical coverage.

49033956
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

165239331
Confusion risk3 branches

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

167336232
Spanish word count1 branches

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1–3135
Usefulness score3 branches

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

482537316
Difficulty score2 branches

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

21–3010931–4026
Review dates2 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23682026-11-1167
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)135
Source batches2 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2368Not recorded67
Review methods3 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.68Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.52Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.15
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

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2135
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added68Not recorded67
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded135
Vocabulary difficulty factor7 branches

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

4663485969012181
Grammar difficulty factor13 branches

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8376261318101117119812520523516425315131
Idiom difficulty factor5 branches

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

01184138210161
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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

075-256-44
Unique Vocabulary Families164 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline172 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline1 branches

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1–3135
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No68Not recorded67