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“Manos arriba.” means “Hands up.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a hands-up posture instruction in an appropriate safety/game context.

“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.

“Devuélvelo.” means “Give it back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.

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

“No toques.” means “Don’t touch.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.

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

“Sujétalo.” means “Hold it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.

“Contesta el teléfono.” means “Answer the phone.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.

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

“¡Llama a la policía!” means “Call the police!” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to call the police.

“No te muevas.” means “Don’t move.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.

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

“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.

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

“Tome este medicamento.” means “Take this medicine.” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a clinician’s instruction about a previously identified medicine.

“Llama a una ambulancia.” means “Call an ambulance.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.

“Ayúdame a llevar esto.” means “Help me carry this.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated item.

“Díselo.” means “Tell him.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to relay an already understood message to an identified man.

“Oríllese, por favor.” means “Please pull over.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.

“Devuélveme la llamada.” means “Call me back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to return a phone call.

“Hazte a un lado.” means “Move aside.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to move out of the way.

“Quédate con el cambio.” means “Keep the change.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell the payee to keep the extra money instead of returning change.

“No me hagas daño.” means “Don’t hurt me.” in Mexican Spanish. State a clear boundary or plea against being harmed.