EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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Symptoms, safety, asking for assistance and understanding care or help instructions.

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  1. It’s not safe.No es seguro.

    “No es seguro.” means “It’s not safe.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.

  2. There is a problem.Hay un problema.

    “Hay un problema.” means “There is a problem.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Respond / explain.

  3. Can they help?¿Ellos pueden ayudar?

    “¿Ellos pueden ayudar?” means “Can they help?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.

  4. I need a doctor.Necesito un médico.

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

  5. It’s an emergency!¡Es una emergencia!

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

  6. There’s a fire!¡Hay un incendio!

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

  7. I can’t sleep.No puedo dormir.

    “No puedo dormir.” means “I can’t sleep.” in Mexican Spanish. Report difficulty sleeping, not desire to sleep or a bedtime instruction.

  8. I don’t need help.No necesito ayuda.

    “No necesito ayuda.” means “I don’t need help.” in Mexican Spanish. Useful clear refusal; add gracias for a softer response.

  9. Is it safe to use?¿Es seguro usarlo?

    “¿Es seguro usarlo?” means “Is it safe to use?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an item can be used safely. Seguro describes the action of using it; use usarla for a feminine object.

  10. I need an X-ray.Necesito una radiografía.

    “Necesito una radiografía.” means “I need an X-ray.” in Mexican Spanish. Communicate a need for an X-ray in a clinical conversation.

  11. It’s not dangerous.No es peligroso.

    “No es peligroso.” means “It’s not dangerous.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood item or action is not dangerous.

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Formality and register1 branches

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