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125unique phrases · 7% of collection

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Keeping a Conversation Going253Conversation176Requests125Getting Around Mexico103Making Plans97Home Together82Clearing Up Misunderstandings78Health and Getting Help63Everyday Statements60Shopping and Paying60Reactions59Travel and Directions58Encouragement and Celebration48Food and Eating Together43Boundaries and Disagreements42Food and Dining38Health and Safety36Everyday Actions34Everyday Conversation32Time and Frequency30Everyday Affection25Romance21Actions and Encouragement19Feelings and Check-ins19Relationships and Family19Describing Symptoms at a Clinic13Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds11A Beach Day in Mexico10Talking About How Often10Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp9Encouraging Someone9Household Chores9Natural Reactions and Replies9Airports and Luggage8Asking Someone Out8Cooking Together8Disagreeing Politely8Going to the Dentist8Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers8Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions8Taking a Pet to the Vet8Walking Directions8Buying Intercity Bus Tickets7Buying Produce at a Mexican Market7Home Repairs and Utilities7Viewing an Apartment and Moving In7Apologizing6Calling Emergency Services6Feelings6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Work and Shifts6ATMs, Cash, and Making Change5Missing Someone and Showing Affection5Receiving a Package5Talking About Family5At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Greetings and Introductions4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Taking a Taxi in Mexico4Visiting Someone’s Home4Asking About Accessible Entrances3Asking for Help Politely3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico3Food Allergies and Ingredients3Getting a Gym Day Pass3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Parking and Paying at a Meter3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Visiting a Pharmacy3Appointments and Rescheduling2At a Gas Station in Mexico2At a Mexican Bakery2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Saying No Politely2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Making Plans with Friends1Wants and Needs1

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  1. Hands up.Manos arriba.

    “Manos arriba.” means “Hands up.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a hands-up posture instruction in an appropriate safety/game context.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. I lost the receipt.Perdí el recibo.

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

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Can you hear me?¿Me escuchas?

    “¿Me escuchas?” means “Can you hear me?” in Mexican Spanish. Natural for calls; ¿Me oyes? is also valid.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. Give it back.Devuélvelo.

    “Devuélvelo.” means “Give it back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. 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 →
  8. 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 →
  9. 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 →
  10. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. 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 →
  13. 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 →
  14. 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 →
  15. 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 →
  16. It’s apartment four.Es el departamento cuatro.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. Hold it.Sujétalo.

    “Sujétalo.” means “Hold it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. 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 →
  19. 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 →
  20. 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 →
  21. How much per load?¿Cuánto cuesta la carga?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. 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 →
  23. 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 →
  24. 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 →
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)86Neutral32Formal (usted)7
Conversation role7 branches

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

Give instructions81Make a request78Ask a question15Share information12Warn or report a problem6Reassure or encourage4Manage the conversation1
Situations91 branches

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

Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds11Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Not recorded6Receiving a Package5At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Getting a Gym Day Pass3Appointments and Rescheduling2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Advise taking an umbrella along.1Arrival registration at a hotel/event.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask for confidence in the speaker’s ability/support, not factual belief in a statement.1Ask for hand-holding, for affection or walking together.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 allow more time.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to brush their teeth during a household routine.1Ask someone to cancel an understood booking or event.1Ask someone to care for or watch over you.1Ask someone to change the bed sheets as a household task.1Ask someone to dress smartly for an occasion.1Ask someone to feed the pets.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 increase the music volume.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to keep an understood task, explanation or design uncomplicated.1Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.1Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to move backward immediately.1Ask someone to move out of the way.1Ask someone to perform the understood action.1Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to prepare an understood item or event.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.1Ask someone to return.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to solve an understood problem.1Ask someone to stop discussing a subject.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take an understood object to another indicated place away from the speaker.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to tidy or organize a closet.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone to vacuum the floor.1Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask someone to water the plants.1Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.1Ask the listener to fulfill an already made promise.1Ask the listener to maintain physical distance in a crowd or personal-space situation.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 to turn their body around.1Ask to cover an understood item/container.1Ask to wrap an understood item, e.g.1Asking for Help Politely1Comfort someone who is crying.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.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.1Friendly instruction to remain warmly dressed.1Give an ordinary household bathing instruction.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.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1State a clear boundary or plea against being harmed.1Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1Tell the payee to keep the extra money instead of returning change.1Understand a clinician/dentist’s formal instruction to open the mouth.1Understand a hands-up posture instruction in an appropriate safety/game context.1Wake someone who is sleeping.1
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

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Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core80Expansion39Not recorded6
Vocabulary families192 branches

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

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Everyday79Less common40Not recorded6
Reusability3 branches

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

480533312
Coverage gap value4 branches

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

4783445221
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

245143337
Confusion risk3 branches

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

358141226
Spanish word count2 branches

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

1–3924–633
Usefulness score3 branches

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

478533314
Difficulty score5 branches

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

21–308831–402411–20641–50651–601
Vocabulary contribution3 branches

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

1–31130114–61
Review dates5 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23812026-11-11362026-10-1052026-11-1422026-10-191
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)125
Source batches3 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2381Not recorded43LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 11
Review methods6 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.81Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.36Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap4Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.2Editorial review of requested command phrases1Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.1
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added82Not recorded43
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded125
Length difficulty factor6 branches

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

647928026319124151
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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

3524346155142901
Grammar difficulty factor13 branches

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

133261817178161692382072571049421128131
Idiom difficulty factor3 branches

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

010941264
Unique Vocabulary Families146 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline156 branches

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None recorded6Not recorded5mas3mira3piso3arriba2cobran2compre2corto2incluir2largo2manos2paquete2reembolso2abajo1abra1abrigado1apagalo1apresures1aquí1aspira1atras1baja1banate1barba1barre1basura1billete1billetes1boca1botella1busca1cajero1cama1cambia1cambio1cancelalo1capas1carga1cepillate1clases1closet1cosas1costar1cree1cuatro1cubrelo1cuida1cumple1dales1dano1dar1date1deja1dejelo1dejeme1departamento1despiertate1devuelvelo1devuelveme1dientes1discutas1diselo1duerme1echar1elegante1empaque1encargate1enciende1enciendelo1envuelvelo1escaleras1escuchas1fleco1grites1guarda1guardalo1guia1habla1hacen1hagas1haz1hazlo1hazte1interrumpas1kilo1lado1lava1lavado1lavate1lleva1llevalo1llores1mano1manten1mantenlo1maquina1mascotas1mientas1muevas1necesitan1ordena1paciencia1palabra1paraguas1piensalo1plantas1platos1poco1pon1preguntale1preparalo1preparate1prestan1promesa1pruebalo1quedate1recibi1recogelo1recorta1registrar1registrate1repitas1resuelvelo1retirar1retrocede1retuvo1riega1sabanas1saca1secado1seco1secreto1sencillo1sirve1sube1subele1sujetalo1tarda1taxímetro1tema1ticket1timbre1toallas1toma1tomame1toques1traelo1trapea1vayas1veinte1venia1vete1vistete1volumen1vuelve1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline4 branches

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1–311306Not recorded54–61
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No87Not recorded38