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“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.

“Sigue mi ejemplo.” means “Follow my example.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to imitate a demonstrated approach, not to physically follow the speaker.

“Cúbrelo.” means “Cover it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to cover an understood item/container.

“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.

Abrázame is a familiar tú command asking for a hug. It can be romantic, comforting or affectionate among family and friends. The written accent keeps the stress on the same syllable when me is attached.

“Llévame contigo.” means “Take me with you.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to accompany someone who is leaving.

“Sigue mi consejo.” means “Take my advice.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to follow the speaker’s advice.

“Envuélvelo.” means “Wrap it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to wrap an understood item, e.g.

“Báñate.” means “Take a bath.” in Mexican Spanish. Give an ordinary household bathing instruction.

“Déjalo así.” means “Leave it like that.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to leave the current physical arrangement unchanged.

“Cruza el puente.” means “Cross the bridge.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone across a bridge on an understood route.

“Ordena el clóset.” means “Organize the closet.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to tidy or organize a closet.

“Pinta la pared.” means “Paint the wall.” in Mexican Spanish. Request painting an understood wall during household maintenance.

“Respire hondo.” means “Take a deep breath.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a clinician’s formal request to breathe deeply.

“Dame tu palabra.” means “Give me your word.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for a personal promise or assurance from a familiar listener.

“Dios, dame fuerza.” means “God, give me strength.” in Mexican Spanish. Optional prayer asking for strength in a difficult situation.

“Mantente abrigado.” means “Stay warm.” in Mexican Spanish. Friendly instruction to remain warmly dressed.

“Agárrate bien.” means “Hold on tight.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to grip securely for their own stability, e.g.

“Acuéstese, por favor.” means “Please lie down.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a clinician’s formal request to lie down.

“No hagas trampa.” means “Don’t cheat.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to follow the rules of a game/test.