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Shopping and Paying20Food and Dining16Food and Eating Together16Getting Around Mexico15Requests15Health and Getting Help11Making Plans11Travel and Directions11Keeping a Conversation Going8Home Together7Conversation6Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand6Health and Safety5At a Gas Station in Mexico4Appointments and Rescheduling3Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp3Everyday Statements3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3A Beach Day in Mexico2At a Mexican Bakery2Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet2Food Allergies and Ingredients2Getting a Haircut in Mexico2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Receiving a Package2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Visiting a Pharmacy2Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Boundaries and Disagreements1Buying Intercity Bus Tickets1Buying Produce at a Mexican Market1Calling Emergency Services1Going to the Dentist1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds1Saying No Politely1Time and Frequency1Work and Shifts1

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  1. I want to cancel my appointment.Quiero cancelar mi cita.

    “Quiero cancelar mi cita.” means “I want to cancel my appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. Use cancelar when you want to give up the appointment.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Can we split the bill?¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?

    “¿Podemos dividir la cuenta?” means “Can we split the bill?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Half a kilo, please.Medio kilo, por favor.

    “Medio kilo, por favor.” means “Half a kilo, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Two conchas, please.Dos conchas, por favor.

    “Dos conchas, por favor.” means “Two conchas, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. Two centimeters, please.Dos centímetros, por favor.

    “Dos centímetros, por favor.” means “Two centimeters, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. Can you wait for me here?¿Me puede esperar aquí?

    “¿Me puede esperar aquí?” means “Can you wait for me here?” in Mexican Spanish. With a driver you address as usted, use puede. Add un momento for a brief wait.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. Can I switch shifts?¿Puedo cambiar de turno?

    “¿Puedo cambiar de turno?” means “Can I switch shifts?” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to request a shift change.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. Can you confirm the time?¿Me confirma la hora?

    “¿Me confirma la hora?” means “Can you confirm the time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a staff member to verify the time of your appointment.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Can you use the meter?¿Puede usar el taxímetro?

    “¿Puede usar el taxímetro?” means “Can you use the meter?” in Mexican Spanish. Taxímetro means the fare meter in the taxi.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Can I get a refund?¿Me hacen un reembolso?

    “¿Me hacen un reembolso?” means “Can I get a refund?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Can I get some cut fruit?¿Me da fruta picada?

    “¿Me da fruta picada?” means “Can I get some cut fruit?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Call the police!¡Llama a la policía!

    “¡Llama a la policía!” means “Call the police!” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to call the police.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Call an ambulance.Llama a una ambulancia.

    “Llama a una ambulancia.” means “Call an ambulance.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Help me carry this.Ayúdame a llevar esto.

    “Ayúdame a llevar esto.” means “Help me carry this.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated item.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. Can you stop a moment?¿Puede parar un momento?

    “¿Puede parar un momento?” means “Can you stop a moment?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Can I reload it here?¿La puedo recargar aquí?

    “¿La puedo recargar aquí?” means “Can I reload it here?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. Pump three, please.Bomba tres, por favor.

    “Bomba tres, por favor.” means “Pump three, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Can I add more time?¿Puedo agregar más tiempo?

    “¿Puedo agregar más tiempo?” means “Can I add more time?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Corn tortillas, please.De maíz, por favor.

    “De maíz, por favor.” means “Corn tortillas, please.” in Mexican Spanish. Say this when the vendor asks which kind of tortilla you want.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Extra cilantro, please.Más cilantro, por favor.

    “Más cilantro, por favor.” means “Extra cilantro, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Please leave it at reception.En recepción, por favor.

    “En recepción, por favor.” means “Please leave it at reception.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Can I see the apartment?¿Puedo ver el departamento?

    “¿Puedo ver el departamento?” means “Can I see the apartment?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. With lime, please.Con limón, por favor.

    “Con limón, por favor.” means “With lime, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. No chile, please.Sin chile, por favor.

    “Sin chile, por favor.” means “No chile, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
Technical Specs
Formality and register3 branches

How a phrase addresses someone: Neutral, Familiar (tú), or Formal (usted). Politeness also depends on wording and context; tú can be polite.

Neutral29Formal (usted)22Familiar (tú)9
Situations36 branches

The specific setting recorded by the editorial review. Not every phrase has a named situation.

Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand6At a Gas Station in Mexico4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Appointments and Rescheduling2At a Mexican Bakery2Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet2Food Allergies and Ingredients2Getting a Haircut in Mexico2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Receiving a Package2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Visiting a Pharmacy2A Beach Day in Mexico1Appointments1Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.1Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated item.1Ask someone to call the police.1Ask someone to increase the music volume.1Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Buying Intercity Bus Tickets1Buying Produce at a Mexican Market1Going to the Dentist1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Not recorded1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Prompt departure because it is time to go.1Rental Car Pickup and Return1Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds1Saying No Politely1Work and Shifts1
Gender forms1 branches

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neutral60
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

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Not recorded60
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core58Expansion1Not recorded1
Vocabulary families108 branches

Browse recorded word families shared by phrases. These editorial family labels may not be dictionary headwords.

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

Everyday, less common and specialized vocabulary, considered separately from grammatical difficulty.

Everyday51Less common8Not recorded1
Reusability3 branches

Editorial score for how broadly an expression can be reused; higher scores indicate more reuse.

4505832
Coverage gap value3 branches

Editorial estimate of how much the phrase adds to the collection’s practical coverage.

4555431
Ambiguity risk3 branches

Editorial score for how strongly meaning can depend on context; higher values indicate more ambiguity.

1512831
Confusion risk3 branches

Editorial estimate of the chance of confusing the expression with another; higher values indicate more risk.

1482834
Spanish word count1 branches

Explore shorter and longer expressions using the recorded Spanish word count.

4–660
Usefulness score2 branches

The detailed editorial usefulness score, distinct from the three usefulness labels.

446514
Difficulty score2 branches

Scores run from 5 to 100. These ten-point ranges show the finer distribution within difficulty bands.

21–305731–403
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

Recorded number of vocabulary-family contributions; it is not a learner’s vocabulary size.

1–35802
Review dates4 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-11-11492026-10-2352026-11-1452026-10-101
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)60
Source batches3 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Not recorded54photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-235Curated multi-source screenshot1
Review methods4 branches

How the recorded editorial ratings were assigned. These are assessments rather than measured learning outcomes.

Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.47Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.7Individual editorial meaning/context/grammar review; difficulty-v2 vocabulary/reuse recomputed against reconciled 1414-card deck. Supplemental ratings are editorial estimates, not recall or CEFR measurements.5Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline1
Source review decisions2 branches

The recorded action taken when a phrase was reviewed in a source batch.

Not recorded54Added6
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded60
Vocabulary difficulty factor5 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

44335655423
Grammar difficulty factor7 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

922615815104172131201
Idiom difficulty factor2 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

05743
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

-232020-48
Unique Vocabulary Families71 branches

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agregar2dar2mas2None recorded2ambulancia1aquí1barba1billete1bomba1camisa1cancelar1centimetros1chamoy1chile1cilantro1cita1conchas1confirmar1copia1departamento1describir1desglose1dividir1dosis1echar1enlace1entrega1extender1fruta1guardar1hacen1ingredientes1insistir1inventario1irse1kilo1limon1limpiar1llantas1maiz1marcar1medio1número1parabrisas1picada1picar1pina1planchar1podemos1policia1preparar1propina1reagendar1rebanar1recargar1recepcion1recogerlo1recorta1redondo1reembolso1reenviar1renta1sillas1sin1subele1surtir1taxímetro1terminal1toalla1turno1whatsapp1
New Families Vs Baseline72 branches

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agregar2dar2llama2mas2None recorded2ambulancia1aquí1barba1billete1bomba1camisa1cancelar1centimetros1chamoy1chile1cilantro1cita1conchas1confirmar1copia1departamento1describir1desglose1dividir1dosis1echar1enlace1entrega1extender1fruta1guardar1hacen1ingredientes1insistir1inventario1irse1kilo1limon1limpiar1llantas1maiz1marcar1medio1número1parabrisas1picada1picar1pina1planchar1podemos1policia1preparar1propina1reagendar1rebanar1recargar1recepcion1recogerlo1recorta1redondo1reembolso1reenviar1renta1sillas1sin1subele1surtir1taxímetro1terminal1toalla1turno1whatsapp1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline2 branches

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1–35802
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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Not recorded54No6