EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH

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  1. This is my order.Este es mi pedido.

    “Este es mi pedido.” means “This is my order.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.

  2. Can I sit here?¿Me puedo sentar aquí?

    “¿Me puedo sentar aquí?” means “Can I sit here?” in Mexican Spanish. Conversational word order.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Call the police!¡Llama a la policía!

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

  6. 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.

  7. Please be quiet.Guarda silencio, por favor.

    “Guarda silencio, por favor.” means “Please be quiet.” in Mexican Spanish. Make a respectful request for quiet.

  8. 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.

  9. That’s a good point.Es un buen punto.

    “Es un buen punto.” means “That’s a good point.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. React / give an opinion.

  10. This is my friend.Este es mi amigo.

    “Este es mi amigo.” means “This is my friend.” in Mexican Spanish. Introduce a friend to another person.

  11. 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.

  12. I’m proud of you.Estoy orgulloso / orgullosa de ti.

    “Estoy orgulloso / orgullosa de ti.” means “I’m proud of you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Encourage / connect.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. My bag is heavy.Mi bolsa pesa mucho.

    “Mi bolsa pesa mucho.” means “My bag is heavy.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.

  17. 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.

  18. Can we talk later?¿Podemos hablar más tarde?

    “¿Podemos hablar más tarde?” means “Can we talk later?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Postpone a discussion.

  19. What time do you eat?¿A qué hora comes?

    “¿A qué hora comes?” means “What time do you eat?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask about meal time. In Mexico comer can refer to the main midday meal; specify desayunar or cenar when needed.

  20. Who can help me?¿Quién me puede ayudar?

    “¿Quién me puede ayudar?” means “Who can help me?” in Mexican Spanish. Natural alternative word order to puede ayudarme.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

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Not recorded25Affirm a serious romantic match in an established relationship.1Ask a server for a fork using formal usted wording.1Ask about the expected duration of a known task or trip.1Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.1Ask for reasoning behind an opinion or inference.1Ask for the location of a hospital facility.1Ask frequency of an understood recurring visit/activity.1Ask how two understood alternatives differ before deciding or learning.1Ask someone to call the police.1Ask someone to increase the music volume.1Ask the degree of difficulty or effort of an understood activity.1Ask whether a service charge is already included in the restaurant bill.1Ask whether something is beneficial to the listener.1Ask which person an already-understood man asked in a past conversation.1Ask which season applies in an understood location, for example comparing hemispheres.1Ask why someone is laughing.1Ask willingness to repeat a completed experience.1Celebrate another person’s good news with happiness for them.1Check whether a message was sent to the already understood woman.1Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1Commit to avoiding an argument in an understood conversation.1Compare reality with expectations.1Confirm that an item matches what someone wanted.1Describe a messy room in ordinary household conversation.1Describe fitness after inactivity or during activity planning.1Explain holding an item aside for the listener’s use, e.g.1Explain that a bag is heavy and may require carrying assistance.1Explain that the keys are inside an indicated place, useful in a lockout discussion.1Express affection for your family.1Gently ask what is occupying someone’s thoughts, rather than solicit an opinion on a shared topic.1Identify a food/shop order when collecting it or resolving a mix-up.1Introduce a friend to another person.1Invite the listener to text the speaker.1Locate an airport facility while travelling.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Offer assistance carrying an understood item, for example a heavy bag.1Offer condolences after a death.1Prompt departure because it is time to go.1Report a delayed train during travel planning.1Report an accidental coffee spill to explain a mess or request assistance.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Report that a drinking glass broke accidentally.1Report that a window is open, for example while discussing rain or ventilation.1State a firm boundary that an understood decision is settled.1Suggest going out for air.1Thank someone despite their help not resolving the problem.1
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