EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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281 results- I have a car.Tengo carro.
“Tengo carro.” means “I have a car.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.
- It’s near.Está cerca.
“Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.
- It’s far.Está lejos.
“Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.
- 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.
- I want more.Quiero más.
“Quiero más.” means “I want more.” in Mexican Spanish. Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.
- I’m going home.Voy a casa.
“Voy a casa.” means “I’m going home.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell someone the speaker is heading home.
- 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.
- Can I pay?¿Puedo pagar?
“¿Puedo pagar?” means “Can I pay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to settle a bill now.
- Do you have time?¿Tienes tiempo?
“¿Tienes tiempo?” means “Do you have time?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether someone has time for a conversation or task.
- Do you need anything?¿Necesitas algo?
“¿Necesitas algo?” means “Do you need anything?” in Mexican Spanish. Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Are you okay?¿Estás bien?
“¿Estás bien?” means “Are you okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.
- I have a ticket.Tengo un boleto.
“Tengo un boleto.” means “I have a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm having a ticket for transport/admission.
- Do I need this?¿Necesito esto?
“¿Necesito esto?” means “Do I need this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether an understood item is needed.
- What size?¿Qué talla?
“¿Qué talla?” means “What size?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask/select clothing size during shopping or fitting.
- 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.
- 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.
- I’m almost ready.Ya casi estoy listo.
“Ya casi estoy listo.” means “I’m almost ready.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.
- What day is it?¿Qué día es?
“¿Qué día es?” means “What day is it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask which day it is.
- To the hotel, please.Al hotel, por favor.
“Al hotel, por favor.” means “To the hotel, please.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a taxi destination when the specific hotel is already known.
- 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.
- Can they help?¿Ellos pueden ayudar?
“¿Ellos pueden ayudar?” means “Can they help?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.
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