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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“¿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.

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

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

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

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

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

“¿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.

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

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

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

“Súbete al carro.” means “Get in the car.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell a passenger to board the car.

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

“En mi opinión...” means “In my opinion...” in Mexican Spanish. Conventional opinion introducer.