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Keeping a Conversation Going96Requests79Getting Around Mexico74Conversation58Home Together52Travel and Directions52Shopping and Paying50Making Plans44Health and Getting Help42Reactions40Food and Eating Together38Everyday Statements33Food and Dining33Health and Safety28Boundaries and Disagreements27Clearing Up Misunderstandings24Relationships and Family19Romance17Encouragement and Celebration14Everyday Affection13Describing Symptoms at a Clinic12Time and Frequency12Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds11A Beach Day in Mexico10Asking Someone Out8Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp8Cooking Together8Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers8Taking a Pet to the Vet8Buying Intercity Bus Tickets7Viewing an Apartment and Moving In7Airports and Luggage6Buying Produce at a Mexican Market6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Home Repairs and Utilities6Talking About Family6Disagreeing Politely5Going to the Dentist5Receiving a Package5Apologizing4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Calling Emergency Services4Feelings and Check-ins4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Taking a Taxi in Mexico4Talking About How Often4Visiting Someone’s Home4Work and Shifts4Actions and Encouragement3Asking About Accessible Entrances3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico3Encouraging Someone3Food Allergies and Ingredients3Getting a Gym Day Pass3Household Chores3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Walking Directions3Appointments and Rescheduling2At a Gas Station in Mexico2At a Mexican Bakery2Everyday Actions2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Missing Someone and Showing Affection2Natural Reactions and Replies2Parking and Paying at a Meter2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Asking for Help Politely1Greetings and Introductions1Making Plans with Friends1Saying No Politely1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Visiting a Pharmacy1

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  1. I lost the receipt.Perdí el recibo.

    “Perdí el recibo.” means “I lost the receipt.” in Mexican Spanish.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

    “Enciéndelo.” means “Turn it on.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to turn on an understood device.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Turn it off.Apágalo.

    “Apágalo.” means “Turn it off.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to turn off an understood device.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. I have the store receipt.Traigo el ticket.

    “Traigo el ticket.” means “I have the store receipt.” in Mexican Spanish. At a Mexican shop, ticket often means the printed store receipt.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. 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 →
  6. Do you charge by the kilo?¿Cobran por kilo?

    “¿Cobran por kilo?” means “Do you charge by the kilo?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

    “¿Incluye el secado?” means “Is drying included?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. Does it include classes?¿Incluye las clases?

    “¿Incluye las clases?” means “Does it include classes?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Don’t touch.No toques.

    “No toques.” means “Don’t touch.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Bring it here.Tráelo aquí.

    “Tráelo aquí.” means “Bring it here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Are there any appointments today?¿Hay citas para hoy?

    “¿Hay citas para hoy?” means “Are there any appointments today?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a clinic, salon, or office whether it has a slot today.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. I’m expecting a package.Estoy esperando un paquete.

    “Estoy esperando un paquete.” means “I’m expecting a package.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. It’s apartment four.Es el departamento cuatro.

    “Es el departamento cuatro.” means “It’s apartment four.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. 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 →
  15. 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 →
  16. What’s the tracking number?¿Cuál es la guía?

    “¿Cuál es la guía?” means “What’s the tracking number?” in Mexican Spanish. In Mexican shipping, guía or número de guía means the tracking number.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. How much per load?¿Cuánto cuesta la carga?

    “¿Cuánto cuesta la carga?” means “How much per load?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Speak louder.Habla más fuerte.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Shorter on the sides.Más corto a los lados.

    “Más corto a los lados.” means “Shorter on the sides.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Don’t move.No te muevas.

    “No te muevas.” means “Don’t move.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Get your things.Toma tus cosas.

    “Toma tus cosas.” means “Get your things.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Get ready.Prepárate.

    “Prepárate.” means “Get ready.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Don’t cry.No llores.

    “No llores.” means “Don’t cry.” in Mexican Spanish. Comfort someone who is crying.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Don’t go.No te vayas.

    “No te vayas.” means “Don’t go.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to leave.

    EasyEssentialEnglish 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.

Familiar (tú)42Neutral31Formal (usted)6
Conversation role6 branches

What the phrase does in a conversation. A phrase can have several standardized roles, such as asking, answering or sharing information.

Give instructions41Make a request37Ask a question13Share information12Warn or report a problem6Reassure or encourage3
Situations50 branches

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

Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds11Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Receiving a Package5At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Getting a Gym Day Pass3Appointments and Rescheduling2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Arrival registration at a hotel/event.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask someone not to argue verbally.1Ask someone not to leave.1Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.1Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to perform the understood action.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to return.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to stop discussing a subject.1Ask someone to take an understood object to another indicated place away from the speaker.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Asking for Help Politely1Comfort someone who is crying.1Direct attention to an indicated place or item.1Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.1Direct someone upstairs.1Direct the listener’s gaze downward toward an understood point.1Direct the listener’s gaze upward toward an understood point.1Encourage someone to sleep/rest.1Firm request for honesty.1Firmly tell someone to leave.1Invite the listener to sample/taste an understood food or drink.1Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.1Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1Wake someone who is sleeping.1
Gender forms1 branches

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neutral79
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

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Not recorded79
Learning collections2 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core66Expansion13
Vocabulary families126 branches

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

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Reusability3 branches

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

45651736
Coverage gap value3 branches

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

45432451
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

137225317
Confusion risk3 branches

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

137323219
Spanish word count2 branches

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

1–3524–627
Usefulness score3 branches

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

45052435
Difficulty score3 branches

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

21–305931–401511–205
Vocabulary contribution3 branches

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

1–3680104–61
Review dates3 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23412026-11-11362026-11-142
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)79
Source batches2 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2341Not recorded38
Review methods3 branches

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Individual 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.41Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.36Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.2
Source review decisions2 branches

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Added41Not recorded38
Introductory speakers1 branches

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Not recorded79
Length difficulty factor5 branches

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626923013313124
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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43332729566301
Grammar difficulty factor10 branches

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131861881617725523494163102202
Idiom difficulty factor3 branches

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0734561
Unique Vocabulary Families89 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline98 branches

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None recorded6mas3mira3cobran2compre2corto2incluir2largo2paquete2reembolso2abajo1apagalo1aquí1arriba1atras1baja1barba1billete1billetes1botella1cajero1cama1capas1carga1clases1cosas1costar1cuatro1dar1deja1dejelo1dejeme1departamento1despiertate1discutas1duerme1echar1empaque1enciende1enciendelo1escaleras1fleco1grites1guarda1guardalo1guia1habla1hacen1haz1hazlo1interrumpas1kilo1lava1lavado1lavate1llevalo1llores1manos1maquina1mientas1muevas1necesitan1piensalo1platos1poco1pon1preguntale1preparate1prestan1pruebalo1recibi1recogelo1recorta1registrar1registrate1repitas1retirar1retuvo1secado1seco1secreto1sirve1sube1tarda1taxímetro1tema1ticket1timbre1toallas1toma1toques1traelo1vayas1veinte1venia1vete1volumen1vuelve1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–372064–61
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No41Not recorded38