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“Es tarde.” means “It’s late.” in Mexican Spanish. Comment that it is late.

“Es temprano.” means “It’s early.” in Mexican Spanish. Comment that the current time is early.

“Es demasiado.” means “It’s too much.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an amount or demand is excessive.

“Es para ti.” means “This is for you.” in Mexican Spanish. Offer a gift/item or identify its intended recipient.

“Es diferente.” means “It’s different.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that two understood items/situations differ.

“Es para mí.” means “It’s for me.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify that something is intended for the speaker.

“No es justo.” means “It’s not fair.” in Mexican Spanish. Object to an unfair outcome or treatment.

“Eres hermosa.” means “You’re beautiful.” in Mexican Spanish. Offer an appropriate direct appearance compliment. Masculine alternative: Eres hermoso.

“No es suficiente.” means “It’s not enough.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood amount or effort is insufficient.

“Ya es hora.” means “It’s time.” in Mexican Spanish. Announce the time for a mutually understood action has arrived.

“Eso es normal.” means “That’s normal.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe something as usual/expected in its everyday context.

“No es necesario.” means “It’s not necessary.” in Mexican Spanish. Say an understood action or item is unnecessary.

“Eres muy divertido.” means “You’re very funny.” in Mexican Spanish. Compliment someone as funny or enjoyable company. Female listener: Eres muy divertida.

“Eres el mejor.” means “You are the best.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a conventional appreciative or supportive best-person compliment. Female listener: Eres la mejor.

“Eres muy especial.” means “You’re very special.” in Mexican Spanish. Express positive personal appreciation of the listener.

“Eso es confuso.” means “That’s confusing.” in Mexican Spanish. Evaluate an explanation or situation as confusing.

“Eres muy paciente.” means “You’re very patient.” in Mexican Spanish. Appreciate a listener’s patience, for example while the speaker practices Spanish.

“Es lo mismo.” means “It’s the same.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm two options/references are the same thing, not ask if they are.

“Ya casi es la hora.” means “It’s almost time.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that the expected start/departure time is near.

“Solo es una prueba.” means “This is just a test.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain an understood action is only a test or demonstration rather than a live result.

“Eso no es normal.” means “That’s not normal.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that an understood situation is unusual.

“Es aburrido.” means “That’s boring.” in Mexican Spanish. Evaluate an activity as boring. Feminine alternative: Es aburrida.

“Es la una.” means “It’s one o’clock.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell the current time. For other hours, use Son las dos, Son las tres, and so on.

“Es lunes.” means “It’s Monday.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a day-of-week question.