EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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24 results- 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.
- All day.Todo el día.
“Todo el día.” means “All day.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
- Next time.La próxima vez.
“La próxima vez.” means “Next time.” in Mexican Spanish. Defer an action to the next opportunity.
- Hot or cold?¿Caliente o frío?
“¿Caliente o frío?” means “Hot or cold?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.
- Last time.La última vez.
“La última vez.” means “Last time.” in Mexican Spanish. Refer to the previous occasion in a short contextual timing answer.
- Now or later?¿Ahora o después?
“¿Ahora o después?” means “Now or later?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether to do the understood action now or later.
- I have an idea.Tengo una idea.
“Tengo una idea.” means “I have an idea.” in Mexican Spanish. Natural everyday Spanish used in Mexico.
- I have good news.Tengo buenas noticias.
“Tengo buenas noticias.” means “I have good news.” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a positive update.
- That’s worse.Eso está peor.
“Eso está peor.” means “That’s worse.” in Mexican Spanish. Evaluate deterioration of a situation/item, not one’s health status.
- That’s normal.Eso es normal.
“Eso es normal.” means “That’s normal.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe something as usual/expected in its everyday context.
- It’s not necessary.No es necesario.
“No es necesario.” means “It’s not necessary.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood action or item is unnecessary.
- It’s not clear.No está claro.
“No está claro.” means “It’s not clear.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an explanation, view or instruction is unclear.
- You’re very funny.Eres muy divertido.
“Eres muy divertido.” means “You’re very funny.” in Mexican Spanish. Compliment someone as funny or enjoyable company. Female listener: Eres muy divertida.
- I don’t have space.No tengo espacio.
“No tengo espacio.” means “I don’t have space.” in Mexican Spanish. Say there is no available space for an understood item or task.
- 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.
- That’s better.Así está mejor.
“Así está mejor.” means “That’s better.” in Mexican Spanish. Approve an improved arrangement or adjustment.
- For the first time.Por primera vez.
“Por primera vez.” means “For the first time.” in Mexican Spanish. Mark that an understood experience/action is happening for the first occasion.
- She is nice.Ella es amable.
“Ella es amable.” means “She is nice.” in Mexican Spanish. Specifically kind or courteous. Es simpática describes being pleasant or likeable.
- I know everything.Lo sé todo.
“Lo sé todo.” means “I know everything.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- On the street.En la calle.
“En la calle.” means “On the street.” in Mexican Spanish. Give the ordinary physical street location in reply to a location question.
- Inside or outside?¿Adentro o afuera?
“¿Adentro o afuera?” means “Inside or outside?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether to sit/act inside or outside.
- That’s annoying.Eso es molesto.
“Eso es molesto.” means “That’s annoying.” in Mexican Spanish. Comment on an irritating situation, not insult the listener.
- I do laundry.Lavo la ropa.
“Lavo la ropa.” means “I do laundry.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe doing laundry in ordinary household conversation.
- At any time.En cualquier momento.
“En cualquier momento.” means “At any time.” in Mexican Spanish. Give flexible timing as a short contextual scheduling answer.
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