EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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Keeping a Conversation Going308Conversation218Making Plans150Getting Around Mexico141Everyday Statements118Health and Getting Help102Requests101Food and Eating Together100Shopping and Paying100Home Together91Food and Dining85Travel and Directions70Feelings and Check-ins63Clearing Up Misunderstandings60Reactions60Encouragement and Celebration46Boundaries and Disagreements41Feelings39Health and Safety37Everyday Affection35Relationships and Family34Everyday Conversation29Time and Frequency28Romance20Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand16Wants and Needs14Everyday Actions12Food Allergies and Ingredients12Appointments and Rescheduling11Home Repairs and Utilities10Hotel Check-In and Checkout10Airports and Luggage9Asking About Accessible Entrances9At a Gas Station in Mexico9Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico9Greetings and Introductions9Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand9At a Mexican Bakery8Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp8Making Plans with Friends8School Pickup and Talking to Teachers8Talking About How You Feel8Visiting a Pharmacy8Wants, Needs, and Obligations8Work and Shifts8Rental Car Pickup and Return7Saying No Politely7Visiting Someone’s Home7Walking Directions7Asking for Help Politely6ATMs, Cash, and Making Change6Calling Emergency Services6Describing Symptoms at a Clinic6Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Taking a Taxi in Mexico6Talking About Family6At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner5Buying Intercity Bus Tickets5Buying Produce at a Mexican Market5Getting a Gym Day Pass5Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers5Missing Someone and Showing Affection5Parking and Paying at a Meter5Receiving a Package5Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions5Splitting the Bill and Tipping5Viewing an Apartment and Moving In5Actions and Encouragement4Going to the Dentist4Natural Reactions and Replies4Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds4Apologizing3Asking Someone Out3Disagreeing Politely3Encouraging Someone3Taking a Pet to the Vet3Cooking Together2Household Chores2Talking About How Often2A Beach Day in Mexico1

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  1. It’s clean.Está limpio.

    “Está limpio.” means “It’s clean.” in Mexican Spanish. Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.

  2. Let me.Déjame.

    “Déjame.” means “Let me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  3. Come here.Ven aquí.

    “Ven aquí.” means “Come here.” in Mexican Spanish. An informal command to one person; add por favor to soften it.

  4. Bring me water.Tráeme agua.

    “Tráeme agua.” means “Bring me water.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  5. Leave me alone.Déjame en paz.

    “Déjame en paz.” means “Leave me alone.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  6. Turn left.Da vuelta a la izquierda.

    “Da vuelta a la izquierda.” means “Turn left.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Guide an action.

  7. Turn right.Da vuelta a la derecha.

    “Da vuelta a la derecha.” means “Turn right.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Guide an action.

  8. Here you go.Aquí tienes.

    “Aquí tienes.” means “Here you go.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Guide an action.

  9. I do laundry.Lavo la ropa.

    “Lavo la ropa.” means “I do laundry.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe doing laundry in ordinary household conversation.

  10. I do exercise.Hago ejercicio.

    “Hago ejercicio.” means “I do exercise.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe exercising as a habitual activity.

  11. I make the bed.Hago la cama.

    “Hago la cama.” means “I make the bed.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe making the bed as a household chore.

  12. Treat me well.Trátame bien.

    “Trátame bien.” means “Treat me well.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

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