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“¿A qué hora?” means “At what time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.

“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.

“Por el tráfico.” means “Because of traffic.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a delay in direct response to Why are you running late.

“¿Ellos están aquí?” means “Are they here?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the presence of an understood group of people.

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

“¿Con quién estás?” means “Who are you with?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask who is accompanying the listener.

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

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

“Es para ti.” means “This is for you.” in Mexican Spanish. Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.

“No tengo trabajo.” means “I don’t have a job.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the speaker is not employed.

“No tengo nada.” means “I don’t have anything.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer an understood possessions or supplies inquiry with having nothing.

“¿Caliente o frío?” means “Hot or cold?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.

“¿Aquí o allí?” means “Here or there?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.

“La última vez.” means “Last time.” in Mexican Spanish. Refer to the previous occasion in a short contextual timing answer.

“Es para mí.” means “It’s for me.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify that something is intended for the speaker.

“No es suficiente.” means “It’s not enough.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood amount or effort is insufficient.

“No tengo planes.” means “I don’t have plans.” in Mexican Spanish. Report having no plans when discussing availability.

“Necesito un boleto.” means “I need a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.

“¿Ahora o después?” means “Now or later?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.

“Antes que nada...” means “First of all...” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce the first point in a sequence.

“¿Cuándo puedo ir?” means “When can I come?” in Mexican Spanish. Arrange a visit to the listener’s location.

“Ya es hora.” means “It’s time.” in Mexican Spanish. Announce the time for a mutually understood action has arrived.

“Eso es todo.” means “That’s all.” in Mexican Spanish. Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.

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