EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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61 results- Where is the hospital?¿Dónde está el hospital?
“¿Dónde está el hospital?” means “Where is the hospital?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the location of a hospital facility.
- Do I have to do this?¿Tengo que hacer esto?
“¿Tengo que hacer esto?” means “Do I have to do this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether performing the understood task is required.
- I’m not leaving yet.Todavía no me voy.
“Todavía no me voy.” means “I’m not leaving yet.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the speaker is staying for now, with later departure still possible.
- That works for me.Eso me viene bien.
“Eso me viene bien.” means “That works for me.” in Mexican Spanish. Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.
- I can’t find my keys.No encuentro mis llaves.
“No encuentro mis llaves.” means “I can’t find my keys.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being unable to locate keys.
- Can I take a break?¿Puedo tomar un descanso?
“¿Puedo tomar un descanso?” means “Can I take a break?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask permission to take a rest break in an understood work/activity context.
- Call the police!¡Llama a la policía!
“¡Llama a la policía!” means “Call the police!” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to call the police.
- How long will it take?¿Cuánto va a tardar?
“¿Cuánto va a tardar?” means “How long will it take?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about the expected duration of a known task or trip.
- Call an ambulance.Llama a una ambulancia.
“Llama a una ambulancia.” means “Call an ambulance.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.
- This is my favorite.Este es mi favorito.
“Este es mi favorito.” means “This is my favorite.” in Mexican Spanish. Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.
- Which is yours?¿Cuál es el tuyo?
“¿Cuál es el tuyo?” means “Which is yours?” in Mexican Spanish. Identify which object belongs to the listener among alternatives. For a feminine object: ¿Cuál es la tuya?
- I have work to do.Tengo trabajo que hacer.
“Tengo trabajo que hacer.” means “I have work to do.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain tasks that still need doing.
- Is it good for you?¿Es bueno para ti?
“¿Es bueno para ti?” means “Is it good for you?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether something is beneficial to the listener.
- My window is open.Mi ventana está abierta.
“Mi ventana está abierta.” means “My window is open.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.
- My keys are inside.Mis llaves están dentro.
“Mis llaves están dentro.” means “My keys are inside.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.
- What’s the weather like?¿Cómo está el tiempo?
“¿Cómo está el tiempo?” means “What’s the weather like?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about current local weather, not long-term climate.
- My train is delayed.Mi tren está retrasado.
“Mi tren está retrasado.” means “My train is delayed.” in Mexican Spanish. Report a delayed train during travel planning.
- How often do you go?¿Con qué frecuencia vas?
“¿Con qué frecuencia vas?” means “How often do you go?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask frequency of an understood recurring visit/activity.
- Where is the airport?¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?
“¿Dónde está el aeropuerto?” means “Where is the airport?” in Mexican Spanish. Locate an airport facility while travelling.
- What's the difference?¿Cuál es la diferencia?
“¿Cuál es la diferencia?” means “What's the difference?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how two understood alternatives differ before deciding or learning.
- You can text me.Puedes mandarme un mensaje.
“Puedes mandarme un mensaje.” means “You can text me.” in Mexican Spanish. Invite the listener to text the speaker.
- How hard is it?¿Qué tan difícil es?
“¿Qué tan difícil es?” means “How hard is it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the degree of difficulty or effort of an understood activity.
- It’s time to go.Es hora de irse.
“Es hora de irse.” means “It’s time to go.” in Mexican Spanish. Prompt departure because it is time to go.
- Is the service charge included?¿Está incluido el servicio?
“¿Está incluido el servicio?” means “Is the service charge included?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether a service charge is already included in the restaurant bill.
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