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  1. I’m not home.No estoy en casa.

    “No estoy en casa.” means “I’m not home.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. This is my seat.Este es mi asiento.

    “Este es mi asiento.” means “This is my seat.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.

  5. This is my phone number.Este es mi número.

    “Este es mi número.” means “This is my phone number.” in Mexican Spanish. Share a phone number.

  6. This is my address.Esta es mi dirección.

    “Esta es mi dirección.” means “This is my address.” in Mexican Spanish. Share an address with a driver/contact.

  7. My phone is broken.Mi teléfono está roto.

    “Mi teléfono está roto.” means “My phone is broken.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.

  8. There’s nothing here.No hay nada aquí.

    “No hay nada aquí.” means “There’s nothing here.” in Mexican Spanish. Report no objects/content at the indicated place.

  9. This is my order.Este es mi pedido.

    “Este es mi pedido.” means “This is my order.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.

  10. I’m not leaving yet.Todavía no me voy.

    “Todavía no me voy.” means “I’m not leaving yet.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.

  11. That works for me.Eso me viene bien.

    “Eso me viene bien.” means “That works for me.” in Mexican Spanish. Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.

  12. I can’t find my keys.No encuentro mis llaves.

    “No encuentro mis llaves.” means “I can’t find my keys.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being unable to locate keys.

  13. My head hurts.Me duele la cabeza.

    “Me duele la cabeza.” means “My head hurts.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a headache plainly during everyday conversation.

  14. They aren’t here.Ellos no están aquí. / Ellas no están aquí.

    “Ellos no están aquí. / Ellas no están aquí.” means “They aren’t here.” in Mexican Spanish. Choose ellos for a male or mixed group, ellas for an all-female group.

  15. That’s not okay.Eso no está bien.

    “Eso no está bien.” means “That’s not okay.” in Mexican Spanish. Disapprove of understood behavior.

  16. My seat is taken.Mi asiento está ocupado.

    “Mi asiento está ocupado.” means “My seat is taken.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.

  17. I know you’re right.Sé que tienes razón.

    “Sé que tienes razón.” means “I know you’re right.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  18. Maybe later.Tal vez más tarde.

    “Tal vez más tarde.” means “Maybe later.” in Mexican Spanish. Tal vez and quizás both mean maybe.

  19. My phone is slow.Mi teléfono está lento.

    “Mi teléfono está lento.” means “My phone is slow.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe current slow performance of the phone itself, distinct from internet speed.

  20. It’s a good time.Es un buen momento.

    “Es un buen momento.” means “It’s a good time.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.

  21. I know what you need.Sé lo que necesitas.

    “Sé lo que necesitas.” means “I know what you need.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  22. My clothes are wet.Mi ropa está mojada.

    “Mi ropa está mojada.” means “My clothes are wet.” in Mexican Spanish. Report wet clothing after rain or laundry.

  23. I don’t have a choice.No tengo otra opción.

    “No tengo otra opción.” means “I don’t have a choice.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that there is no alternative to an understood action.

  24. This is just a test.Solo es una prueba.

    “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.

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Not recorded27A timer, game, or allotted period has ended.1Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.1Affirm a serious romantic match in an established relationship.1Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.1Assess that an understood action or expense is not worth the effort.1Celebrate another person’s good news with happiness for them.1Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1Clarify that the listener’s interpretation matches the point the speaker intended.1Commit to avoiding an argument in an understood conversation.1Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.1Deny responsibility for an understood problem. Culpa is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Describe a headache plainly during everyday conversation.1Describe a messy room in ordinary household conversation.1Describe an understood situation as temporary, a phase.1Describe current slow performance of the phone itself, distinct from internet speed.1Describe figurative emotional heartbreak to a familiar person.1Describe fitness after inactivity or during activity planning.1Describe progress learning English.1Disapprove of understood behavior.1Explain a future decision not to drive.1Explain a future decision not to work in the understood period, e.g.1Explain an understood action is only a test or demonstration rather than a live result.1Explain handling a task oneself without another person’s assistance.1Explain holding an item aside for the listener’s use, e.g.1Explain poor internet speed during a call or task.1Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.1Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.1Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.1Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.1Explain that there is no alternative to an understood action.1Express affection for your family.1Express an optional shared blessing/wish.1Express empathy for the listener’s feelings.1Give a taxi destination when the specific hotel is already known.1Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.1Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.1Invite the listener to text the speaker.1Label an assertion as a guess rather than known fact.1Locate an item/person beside the speaker.1Make a pleasant-day weather comment during everyday small talk. Día is masculine: un día hermoso.1Mark a new rule/arrangement applying from this moment onward.1Offer an appropriate direct compliment about a partner/friend’s smile.1Often an ironic reaction to bad luck; tone establishes the meaning. Suerte is feminine regardless of the speaker.1Reassure about an understood game context with It’s just a game.1Report a delayed train during travel planning.1Report an accidental coffee spill to explain a mess or request assistance.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 unable to locate keys.1Report increasing outdoor warmth.1Report no objects/content at the indicated place.1Report that a drinking glass broke accidentally.1Report that a phone is broken, distinct from battery status.1Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.1Report that an understood situation is unusual.1Report that the relevant place is empty of people.1Report wet clothing after rain or laundry.1Share a personal hardship disclosure with a familiar person.1Share a phone number.1Share an address with a driver/contact.1Share positive enjoyment after a completed outing/event.1Share that a vacation is approaching, without supplying a real destination/date.1Share that today is the speaker’s birthday.1State a firm boundary that an understood decision is settled.1Tell a listener they help the speaker feel better.1Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.1Use a conventional reunion greeting after not seeing someone for a while.1
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