EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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  1. Look down.Mira abajo.

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

  2. Don’t lie.No mientas.

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

  3. Don’t argue.No discutas.

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

  4. Think about it.Piénsalo.

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

  5. Find me.Encuéntrame.

    “Encuéntrame.” means “Find me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  6. Look for me.Búscame.

    “Búscame.” means “Look for me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  7. Pay me.Págame.

    “Págame.” means “Pay me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  8. Hold onto me.Sujétame.

    “Sujétame.” means “Hold onto me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  9. Follow my example.Sigue mi ejemplo.

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

  10. Cover it.Cúbrelo.

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

  11. Iron the clothes.Plancha la ropa.

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

  12. Treat me well.Trátame bien.

    “Trátame bien.” means “Treat me well.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  13. Kiss me.Bésame.

    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.

  14. Hug me.Abrázame.

    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.

  15. Take me with you.Llévame contigo.

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

  16. Take my advice.Sigue mi consejo.

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

  17. Wrap it.Envuélvelo.

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

  18. Take a bath.Báñate.

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

  19. Leave it like that.Déjalo así.

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

  20. Cross the bridge.Cruza el puente.

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

  21. Organize the closet.Ordena el clóset.

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

  22. Paint the wall.Pinta la pared.

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

  23. Take a deep breath.Respire hondo.

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

  24. Give me your word.Dame tu palabra.

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

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