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214unique phrases · 11% of collection

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Topics62 branches

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Health and Getting Help52Getting Around Mexico50Keeping a Conversation Going49Conversation44Shopping and Paying43Making Plans40Requests39Home Together30Health and Safety27Travel and Directions27Food and Eating Together23Everyday Statements22Food and Dining21Reactions12Boundaries and Disagreements11Clearing Up Misunderstandings9Taking a Taxi in Mexico7Describing Symptoms at a Clinic6Encouragement and Celebration6Feelings and Check-ins6Relationships and Family6ATMs, Cash, and Making Change5Feelings5Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico4Calling Emergency Services4Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Receiving a Package4Time and Frequency4Asking About Accessible Entrances3At a Gas Station in Mexico3At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner3At a Mexican Bakery3Buying Intercity Bus Tickets3Buying Produce at a Mexican Market3Everyday Affection3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Food Allergies and Ingredients3Getting a Gym Day Pass3Getting a Haircut in Mexico3Going to the Dentist3Making Plans with Friends3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Rental Car Pickup and Return3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3School Pickup and Talking to Teachers3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Taking a Pet to the Vet3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Visiting Someone’s Home3Actions and Encouragement2Apologizing2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Talking About How You Feel2Visiting a Pharmacy2Wants and Needs2Appointments and Rescheduling1Asking for Help Politely1Home Repairs and Utilities1Walking Directions1

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  1. Please.Por favor.

    “Por favor.” means “Please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. It’s cold.Está frío.

    “Está frío.” means “It’s cold.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.

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  3. It’s near.Está cerca.

    “Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.

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  4. Welcome!¡Bienvenido!

    “¡Bienvenido!” means “Welcome!” in Mexican Spanish. Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!

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  5. It’s far.Está lejos.

    “Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.

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  6. At what time?¿A qué hora?

    “¿A qué hora?” means “At what time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. I want more.Quiero más.

    “Quiero más.” means “I want more.” in Mexican Spanish. Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.

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  8. It’s not safe.No es seguro.

    “No es seguro.” means “It’s not safe.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. It’s hot.Está caliente.

    “Está caliente.” means “It’s hot.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.

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  10. Is it true?¿Es verdad?

    “¿Es verdad?” means “Is it true?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether a statement is true.

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  11. Is that okay?¿Está bien?

    “¿Está bien?” means “Is that okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.

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  12. Are you tired?¿Estás cansado?

    “¿Estás cansado?” means “Are you tired?” in Mexican Spanish. Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Do you have a car?¿Tienes carro?

    “¿Tienes carro?” means “Do you have a car?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask vehicle ownership or availability when planning transport.

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  14. Do I have time?¿Tengo tiempo?

    “¿Tengo tiempo?” means “Do I have time?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.

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  15. I’m in pain.Tengo dolor.

    “Tengo dolor.” means “I’m in pain.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.

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  16. Are you okay?¿Estás bien?

    “¿Estás bien?” means “Are you okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.

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  17. I can go.Puedo ir.

    “Puedo ir.” means “I can go.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.

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  18. Should I bring anything?¿Llevo algo?

    “¿Llevo algo?” means “Should I bring anything?” in Mexican Spanish.

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  19. I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.

    “Tengo fiebre.” means “I have a fever.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.

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  20. I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.

    “Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.

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  21. I need gas.Necesito gasolina.

    “Necesito gasolina.” means “I need gas.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain needing gasoline, e.g.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. I’m injured.Estoy herido.

    “Estoy herido.” means “I’m injured.” in Mexican Spanish. Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Bless you!¡Salud!

    “¡Salud!” means “Bless you!” in Mexican Spanish. Respond politely when someone sneezes.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Do I need this?¿Necesito esto?

    “¿Necesito esto?” means “Do I need this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether an understood item is needed.

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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.

Neutral157Familiar (tú)49Formal (usted)8
Conversation role11 branches

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

Ask a question92Share information60Answer or explain39Make a request37Give instructions23Express feelings or opinions22Warn or report a problem13Reassure or encourage5Greet or say goodbye2Offer help or make a promise2Apologize1
Situations156 branches

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

Taking a Taxi in Mexico4Asking About Accessible Entrances3At a Gas Station in Mexico3At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner3At a Mexican Bakery3ATMs, Cash, and Making Change3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico3Buying Produce at a Mexican Market3Calling Emergency Services3Describing Symptoms at a Clinic3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Food Allergies and Ingredients3Getting a Gym Day Pass3Getting a Haircut in Mexico3Going to the Dentist3Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers3Not recorded3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Receiving a Package3Rental Car Pickup and Return3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3School Pickup and Talking to Teachers3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Taking a Pet to the Vet3Viewing an Apartment and Moving In3Visiting Someone’s Home3Visiting a Pharmacy2Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.1Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.1Answer that a previously true condition or activity no longer applies.1Apologizing1Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.1Ask a person’s age in an appropriate introductory conversation.1Ask about a companion’s planned transportation home.1Ask about someone’s current physical or emotional condition.1Ask about the expected duration of a known task or trip.1Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.1Ask for another item/serving of the understood kind.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask for operating or usage instructions for an understood item.1Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated item.1Ask for pronunciation of an understood word/name.1Ask for the location of a hospital facility.1Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.1Ask how an understood thing/system works.1Ask how to locate the hospital emergency department.1Ask permission to stay, distinct from asking the listener to stay.1Ask permission to take a rest break in an understood work/activity context.1Ask permission to use the indicated item.1Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to call the police.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to move out of the way.1Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.1Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.1Ask someone to spell a word or name.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone’s address in an appropriate exchange.1Ask someone’s contact phone number in an appropriate exchange.1Ask staff/host where it is appropriate to wait.1Ask the listener to relay an already understood message to an identified man.1Ask the listener to return a phone call.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the listener’s temporary accommodation during travel, not permanent residence.1Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.1Ask vehicle ownership or availability when planning transport.1Ask when the next bus service arrives/passes.1Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether food is spicy before ordering.1Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.1Ask whether performing the understood task is required.1Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.1Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.1Ask whether waiting is required, rather than whether waiting would be advisable.1Ask which event/object someone is waiting for.1Ask which location or seat is available for sitting.1Ask who is accompanying the listener.1Ask/select clothing size during shopping or fitting.1Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?1Check recognition when meeting someone again.1Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1Check the presence of an understood group of people.1Check whether a door was locked, not simply closed.1Check whether a group has already departed.1Check whether a statement is true.1Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.1Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1Check whether expected people have already arrived.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Check whether the listener is currently at home.1Check whether the speaker and companions are currently running late.1Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.1Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.1Confirm a shared plan to meet at the already indicated place.1Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.1Confirm having completed the understood action.1Confirm knowing how to drive.1Decline a proposed time/arrangement because it does not suit the speaker.1Describe a headache plainly during everyday conversation.1Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.1Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.1Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.1Explain a hearing/audio problem during a call.1Explain inability to assist the listener, rather than ask for help or reject needed assistance.1Explain inability to do the understood task.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Explain needing gasoline, e.g.1Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.1Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.1Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Making Plans1Offer to pay for a companion/group’s purchase or meal.1Offer transport and ask if the listener needs the speaker to give them a ride.1Offer/commit to helping the listener.1Politely direct someone to an indicated place away from the speaker, without a hostile dismissal.1Prepare someone for a disappointing update.1Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.1Reassure a person that they are out of danger in an appropriate understood situation.1Report active bleeding as a symptom.1Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.1Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.1Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Report difficulty sleeping, not desire to sleep or a bedtime instruction.1Report feeling worse, rather than improvement, during an ordinary or healthcare check-in.1Report no objects/content at the indicated place.1Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.1Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.1Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.1Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.1Respond politely when someone sneezes.1Share a phone number.1Share an address with a driver/contact.1State a clear boundary or plea against being harmed.1State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.1Tell a driver or seller that the speaker will pay cash.1Tell a passenger to board the car.1Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1Tell the payee to keep the extra money instead of returning change.1Understand a formal question asking about allergies.1Understand a formal question asking where pain is located.1Walking Directions1Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.1Warn that there is a fire.1Wish someone recovery from an illness.1
Gender forms2 branches

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neutral209masculine5
Who or what gender refers to3 branches

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Not recorded209speaker3listener2
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core192Expansion19Not recorded3
Vocabulary families278 branches

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Everyday179Less common32Not recorded3
Reusability3 branches

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

4112590312
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

189267358
Confusion risk3 branches

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

3101187226
Spanish word count3 branches

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

1–31254–6887–101
Usefulness score1 branches

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

5214
Difficulty score6 branches

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

21–3011011–206931–402141–5095–10351–602
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

1–3131083
Review dates5 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-231232026-11-11842026-11-1442026-10-1622026-10-101
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)214
Source batches2 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-23123Not recorded91
Review methods3 branches

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

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.123Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.88Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap3
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added123Not recorded91
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded214
Length difficulty factor8 branches

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

670969347121608152111181
Vocabulary difficulty factor7 branches

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4680463442355146681
Grammar difficulty factor15 branches

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669840103413212312178127207362832529216118171
Idiom difficulty factor5 branches

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

01794216786101
Reuse difficulty factor5 branches

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

-2100073-439-61-81
Unique Vocabulary Families151 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline178 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–3149062Not recorded3
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No126Not recorded88