Make a request · 2 · 5 · Everyday

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

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

“Quiero cancelar mi cita.” means “I want to cancel my appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. Use cancelar when you want to give up the appointment.

“¿Me puedes cubrir?” means “Can you cover for me?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a coworker to take your shift or cover your duties temporarily.

“Quisiera una cita.” means “I’d like an appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. A polite way to request an appointment at a clinic, salon, or office.

“Tráelo aquí.” means “Bring it here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.

“¿Puedo cambiar de turno?” means “Can I switch shifts?” in Mexican Spanish. Use this to request a shift change.

“¿Me confirma la hora?” means “Can you confirm the time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a staff member to verify the time of your appointment.

“Habla más fuerte.” means “Speak louder.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.

“Ve para allá, por favor.” means “Please go over there.” in Mexican Spanish. Politely direct someone to an indicated place away from the speaker, without a hostile dismissal.

“Con azúcar.” means “With sugar.” in Mexican Spanish. Specify sugar should be included in a drink.

“Necesito un boleto.” means “I need a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.

“Déjalo ahí.” means “Put it down.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to set an object down at the indicated place.

“Sin hielo, por favor.” means “No ice, please.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a server for a drink without ice.

“Necesito un taxi.” means “I need a taxi.” in Mexican Spanish. Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.

“Necesito una habitación.” means “I need a room.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for accommodation at a hotel.

“Dame menos.” means “Give me less.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a smaller serving or amount of an understood item.

“Recógelo.” means “Pick it up.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to pick up an understood object.

“Guárdalo.” means “Put it away.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.

“Por favor, para.” means “Please stop.” in Mexican Spanish. Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.

“Llévalo allí.” means “Take it there.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to take an understood object to another indicated place away from the speaker.

“Pregúntale.” means “Ask him.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.

“¿Lo puedo devolver?” means “Can I return it?” in Mexican Spanish. Use lo for an item referred to with a masculine noun, such as el pantalón. Use la for a feminine noun, such as la camisa.

“No insista, por favor.” means “Please don’t insist.” in Mexican Spanish. Use this when someone keeps pushing after you’ve declined. Insista addresses the other person as usted.