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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.

“¿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.

“¿Estás en casa?” means “Are you at home?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener is currently at home.

“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.

“¿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.

“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.

“¿Dónde puedo pagar?” means “Where can I pay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.

“Es demasiado temprano.” means “It’s too early.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.

“Gracias a ti.” means “Thank you, too.” in Mexican Spanish. Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.

“La próxima vez.” means “Next time.” in Mexican Spanish. Defer an action to the next opportunity.

“¿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.

“Eso es justo.” means “That’s fair.” in Mexican Spanish. Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.

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

“Paso a paso.” means “Step by step.” in Mexican Spanish. Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.

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

“Tengo buenas noticias.” means “I have good news.” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a positive update.

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