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“Ve a casa.” means “Go home.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone to go home, e.g.

“Ayúdame a sentarme.” means “Help me sit down.” in Mexican Spanish. Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.

“Ayúdame a levantarme.” means “Help me get up.” in Mexican Spanish. Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.

“No grites.” means “Don’t shout.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.

“Escúchame.” means “Listen to me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Ask someone to listen.

“Dime.” means “Tell me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Invite a response.

“Cuelga el teléfono.” means “Hang up the phone.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to end a phone call.

“No lo olvides.” means “Don’t forget it.” in Mexican Spanish. Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.

“Guarda el secreto.” means “Keep it secret.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to keep already shared information private.

“Busca la palabra.” means “Look up the word.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.

“Llena la botella.” means “Fill up the bottle.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.

“Lleva un paraguas.” means “Take an umbrella.” in Mexican Spanish. Advise taking an umbrella along.

“Sube las escaleras.” means “Go up the stairs.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone upstairs.

“Cambia las sábanas.” means “Change the sheets.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to change the bed sheets as a household task.

“No fumes aquí, por favor.” means “Please don’t smoke here.” in Mexican Spanish. Politely ask someone not to smoke at the present location.

“Vete.” means “Go away.” in Mexican Spanish. Firmly tell someone to leave.

“Ayúdame a cerrarlo con llave.” means “Help me lock it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for help locking an understood item.

“Súbele a la música.” means “Turn up the music.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to increase the music volume.

“Mira abajo.” means “Look down.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct the listener’s gaze downward toward an understood point.

“No mientas.” means “Don’t lie.” in Mexican Spanish. Firm request for honesty.

“No discutas.” means “Don’t argue.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to argue verbally.

“Piénsalo.” means “Think about it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.

“Plancha la ropa.” means “Iron the clothes.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to iron clothing.

Bésame is a familiar tú command asking someone to kiss you. The attached me means me. Use it only where affection is welcome; ¿puedo besarte? instead asks permission to kiss the other person.