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Keeping a Conversation Going136Conversation88Making Plans62Everyday Statements54Requests52Home Together51Reactions43Getting Around Mexico38Health and Getting Help34Clearing Up Misunderstandings31Boundaries and Disagreements24Feelings and Check-ins23Shopping and Paying19Food and Eating Together18Time and Frequency17Everyday Affection15Health and Safety14Encouragement and Celebration13Feelings13Food and Dining11Household Chores11Travel and Directions11Relationships and Family8Romance8Everyday Conversation5Talking About How You Feel5Missing Someone and Showing Affection4Taking a Taxi in Mexico4Describing Symptoms at a Clinic3Hotel Check-In and Checkout3Wants and Needs3ATMs, Cash, and Making Change2Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2Cooking Together2Making Plans with Friends2Talking About How Often2Airports and Luggage1Apologizing1Appointments and Rescheduling1Asking for Help Politely1Asking Someone Out1Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico1Buying Intercity Bus Tickets1Calling Emergency Services1Disagreeing Politely1Everyday Actions1Greetings and Introductions1Home Repairs and Utilities1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Natural Reactions and Replies1Receiving a Package1Saying No Politely1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Talking About Family1Visiting a Pharmacy1

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  1. Is it true?¿Es verdad?

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

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Is that okay?¿Está bien?

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

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. 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 →
  4. Are you okay?¿Estás bien?

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

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

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

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. What size?¿Qué talla?

    “¿Qué talla?” means “What size?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask/select clothing size during shopping or fitting.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. Is it possible?¿Es posible?

    “¿Es posible?” means “Is it possible?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. How much do you need?¿Cuánto necesitas?

    “¿Cuánto necesitas?” means “How much do you need?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Are they here?¿Ellos están aquí?

    “¿Ellos están aquí?” means “Are they here?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the presence of an understood group of people.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Can they help?¿Ellos pueden ayudar?

    “¿Ellos pueden ayudar?” means “Can they help?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Are you at home?¿Estás en casa?

    “¿Estás en casa?” means “Are you at home?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener is currently at home.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Who are you with?¿Con quién estás?

    “¿Con quién estás?” means “Who are you with?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask who is accompanying the listener.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Are they ready?¿Ellos están listos?

    “¿Ellos están listos?” means “Are they ready?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Where can I pay?¿Dónde puedo pagar?

    “¿Dónde puedo pagar?” means “Where can I pay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. Can you fix it?¿Puedes arreglarlo?

    “¿Puedes arreglarlo?” means “Can you fix it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. How does it work?¿Cómo funciona?

    “¿Cómo funciona?” means “How does it work?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how an understood thing/system works.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. What’s your number?¿Cuál es tu número?

    “¿Cuál es tu número?” means “What’s your number?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone’s contact phone number in an appropriate exchange.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Do you remember me?¿Me recuerdas?

    “¿Me recuerdas?” means “Do you remember me?” in Mexican Spanish. Check recognition when meeting someone again.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Do I have to go?¿Tengo que ir?

    “¿Tengo que ir?” means “Do I have to go?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Do I have to wait?¿Tengo que esperar?

    “¿Tengo que esperar?” means “Do I have to wait?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether waiting is required, rather than whether waiting would be advisable.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Will you come back?¿Vas a volver?

    “¿Vas a volver?” means “Will you come back?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener intends to return.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Can I stay?¿Me puedo quedar?

    “¿Me puedo quedar?” means “Can I stay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask permission to stay, distinct from asking the listener to stay.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. What’s your address?¿Cuál es tu dirección?

    “¿Cuál es tu dirección?” means “What’s your address?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone’s address in an appropriate exchange.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. What are you waiting for?¿Qué estás esperando?

    “¿Qué estás esperando?” means “What are you waiting for?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask which event/object someone is waiting for.

    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)49Neutral38Formal (usted)1
Conversation role7 branches

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

Ask a question80Express feelings or opinions2Greet or say goodbye2Manage the conversation2Thank or show appreciation2Make a request1Offer help or make a promise1
Situations81 branches

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

Not recorded8Ask a person’s age in an appropriate introductory conversation.1Ask about a companion’s planned transportation home.1Ask about listener’s body-temperature sensation when considering comfort or clothing.1Ask for another item/serving of the understood kind.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask for operating or usage instructions for an understood item.1Ask for pronunciation of an understood word/name.1Ask for reasoning behind an opinion or inference.1Ask for the location of a hospital facility.1Ask how an understood thing/system works.1Ask how listener found an understood item or place.1Ask how two understood alternatives differ before deciding or learning.1Ask if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask listener to share use or a portion of an understood item.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 personal acquaintance with an already identified man.1Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.1Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.1Ask someone to spell a word or name.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 degree of difficulty or effort of an understood activity.1Ask the listener to explain disagreement respectfully.1Ask the listener’s temporary accommodation during travel, not permanent residence.1Ask the purchase location of an item previously mentioned.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask the reason behind another person’s question.1Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.1Ask what an understood object is called.1Ask what food listener is preparing during a meal conversation.1Ask what initial step to take in an understood process.1Ask what material an understood object is made from.1Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether a proposed action bothers the listener. Reply explicitly: No, no me molesta.1Ask whether an understood issue matters to the listener; this is about importance.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.1Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.1Ask whether listener is still working while checking availability.1Ask whether listener will cover an understood bill/expense when coordinating payment.1Ask whether performing the understood task is required.1Ask whether someone works at the indicated place, for example identifying an employee who may help.1Ask whether the listener believes the speaker’s factual statement.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 language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which location or seat is available for sitting.1Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.1Ask which person resides at the indicated home, not who is physically present now.1Ask who is accompanying the listener.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1Ask who should receive the understood information/message.1Ask whose turn it is now in a game or queue.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 arrived home, for example in an evening message.1Check whether the listener has made a pending decision.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Check whether the listener is currently at home.1Confirm that listener resides at the indicated location.1Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.1Offer another serving or more of the item already understood.1Request sending an already understood file/item/message.1Seek advice on what words to say in an understood interaction.1Understand a formal question asking where pain is located.1
Gender forms2 branches

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neutral87masculine1
Who or what gender refers to2 branches

Find whether gender wording relates to the speaker, listener, noun or object.

Not recorded87listener1
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core67Expansion13Not recorded8
Vocabulary families99 branches

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

estar14poder11tener9ser7casa4ir4ellos3esperar3alegrar2bien2decir2frio2hacer2None recorded2ya2acuerdo1agradecer1anos1arreglarlo1ayudar1caliente1cansada1cargador1cerraste1cocinando1compartirias1compraste1conoces1contacto1creer1crees1cuantos1das1deberia1decidiste1deletrea1descanso1dia1diferencia1dificil1direccion1duele1empiezo1encontraste1enviarlo1esperando1fi1fueron1funciona1hablar1hablas1hecho1hospital1idea1idioma1importa1listos1llama1llave1llegaron1llegaste1mantener1mejor1molesta1mucho1necesitas1necesito1numero1otro1pagar1pagaras1piensas1pluma1podemos1posible1preguntas1pronuncia1puerta1quedando1quedar1querer1recuerdas1sentarme1talla1tan1tarde1toca1todavia1tomar1trabajando1trabajar1usa1usar1ver1verdad1vive1vivir1volver1wi1
Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Everyday68Less common12Not recorded8
Reusability4 branches

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

5704153221
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

35023414
Confusion risk3 branches

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

36821941
Spanish word count3 branches

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

1–3674–6207–101
Usefulness score2 branches

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

446542
Difficulty score5 branches

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

21–303911–202431–401941–50451–602
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

0581–330
Review dates2 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23802026-10-108
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)88
Source batches2 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2380Curated multi-source screenshot8
Review methods2 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.80Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline8
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

The version of the editorial difficulty rubric used for a phrase.

288
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded88
Length difficulty factor7 branches

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

64132491512402151181
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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

038329216426251
Grammar difficulty factor13 branches

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

10331313231020917712434163181221241251301
Idiom difficulty factor6 branches

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

0684141031816181
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

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

-238026-424
Unique Vocabulary Families33 branches

Explore the recorded editorial values for this metric. Missing values are explicitly marked.

None recorded58agradecer1cargador1cerraste1compartirias1contacto1crees1decidiste1deletrea1diferencia1empiezo1enviarlo1fi1fueron1funciona1hospital1idioma1listos1llegaron1mantener1pagaras1piensas1pluma1podemos1preguntas1pronuncia1quedando1tan1usa1usar1vive1volver1wi1
New Families Vs Baseline49 branches

Explore the recorded editorial values for this metric. Missing values are explicitly marked.

None recorded43alegrar2agradecer1anos1arreglarlo1caliente1cargador1cerraste1cocinando1compartirias1contacto1crees1cuantos1decidiste1deletrea1diferencia1direccion1duele1empiezo1enviarlo1fi1fueron1funciona1hospital1idioma1listos1llama1llave1llegaron1mantener1otro1pagaras1piensas1pluma1podemos1preguntas1pronuncia1quedando1quedar1recuerdas1sentarme1tan1toca1trabajando1usa1usar1vive1volver1wi1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline2 branches

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1–345043
Pronunciation Included1 branches

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No88