6 · Added · 2 · Easy · Clearing Up Misunderstandings

“No te escucho.” means “I can’t hear you.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a hearing/audio problem during a call.

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

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

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

“Por si acaso.” means “Just in case.” in Mexican Spanish. Give precaution as a reason for doing/taking something extra.

“¿Cómo lo haces?” means “How do you do it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to explain the method for an understood task.

“No te conozco.” means “I don’t know you.” in Mexican Spanish. State lack of personal acquaintance with the listener.

“No sé nadar.” means “I don’t know how to swim.” in Mexican Spanish. For not knowing how to swim. No puedo nadar means being unable or not allowed to swim in the current situation.

“No es broma.” means “I’m not kidding.” in Mexican Spanish. Emphasize that a statement is serious.

“Estoy aprendiendo español.” means “I’m learning Spanish.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the speaker is learning Spanish.

“¿Qué debería decir?” means “What should I say?” in Mexican Spanish. Seek advice on what words to say in an understood interaction.

“Busca la palabra.” means “Look up the word.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.

“Vamos a averiguarlo.” means “Let’s find out.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Respond / explain.

“No lo sabía.” means “I didn’t know.” in Mexican Spanish. React to new information by saying the speaker did not previously know it.

“No dije eso.” means “I didn’t say that.” in Mexican Spanish. Clarify that an attributed remark was not said by the speaker.

“Ponme al día.” means “Fill me in.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to bring the speaker up to date on missed events.

“No puedo creerlo.” means “I can’t believe it.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. React.

“Cometí un error.” means “I made a mistake.” in Mexican Spanish. Acknowledge making an error, e.g.

“Hablemos de eso.” means “Let’s talk about it.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Open a discussion.

“No repitas eso.” means “Don't do that again.” in Mexican Spanish. Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.

“Tengo que estudiar.” means “I have to study.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain an obligation to study.

“¿Cómo aprendes español?” means “How do you learn Spanish?” in Mexican Spanish. Discuss another person’s Spanish-learning process or resources.

“Sigue mi consejo.” means “Take my advice.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to follow the speaker’s advice.

“¿Hablaste con ella?” means “Did you talk to her?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether a conversation with the understood woman happened.