EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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34 results- I do it myself.Lo hago yo mismo.
“Lo hago yo mismo.” means “I do it myself.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain handling a task oneself without another person’s assistance.
- From now on.De ahora en adelante.
“De ahora en adelante.” means “From now on.” in Mexican Spanish. Mark a new rule/arrangement applying from this moment onward.
- Why are you here?¿Por qué estás aquí?
“¿Por qué estás aquí?” means “Why are you here?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
- Why are you sad?¿Por qué estás triste?
“¿Por qué estás triste?” means “Why are you sad?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
- It’s next to me.Está a mi lado.
“Está a mi lado.” means “It’s next to me.” in Mexican Spanish. Locate an item/person beside the speaker.
- Nobody is here.No hay nadie aquí.
“No hay nadie aquí.” means “Nobody is here.” in Mexican Spanish. Report that the relevant place is empty of people.
- Is there a hotel nearby?¿Hay un hotel cerca?
“¿Hay un hotel cerca?” means “Is there a hotel nearby?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether a hotel exists nearby during travel.
- I won’t work.No voy a trabajar.
“No voy a trabajar.” means “I won’t work.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a future decision not to work in the understood period, e.g.
- I won’t drive.No voy a manejar.
“No voy a manejar.” means “I won’t drive.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a future decision not to drive.
- Why is it difficult?¿Por qué es difícil?
“¿Por qué es difícil?” means “Why is it difficult?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
- Why are you upset?¿Por qué estás molesto?
“¿Por qué estás molesto?” means “Why are you upset?” in Mexican Spanish. Gently ask why the listener is upset/annoyed, not simply sad.
- My room is messy.Mi cuarto está desordenado.
“Mi cuarto está desordenado.” means “My room is messy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a messy room in ordinary household conversation.
- My decision is final.Mi decisión es definitiva.
“Mi decisión es definitiva.” means “My decision is final.” in Mexican Spanish. State a firm boundary that an understood decision is settled.
- When is your birthday?¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?
“¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?” means “When is your birthday?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
- Which season is it?¿En qué estación estamos?
“¿En qué estación estamos?” means “Which season is it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask which season applies in an understood location, for example comparing hemispheres.
- My English is improving.Mi inglés está mejorando.
“Mi inglés está mejorando.” means “My English is improving.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe progress learning English.
- It’s getting warmer.Está haciendo más calor.
“Está haciendo más calor.” means “It’s getting warmer.” in Mexican Spanish. Report increasing outdoor warmth.
- Why is it closed?¿Por qué está cerrado?
“¿Por qué está cerrado?” means “Why is it closed?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask why an understood business/place is closed.
- I will cook for you.Te voy a cocinar.
“Te voy a cocinar.” means “I will cook for you.” in Mexican Spanish. Offer to cook for the listener as a household or relationship arrangement.
- I won’t argue.No voy a discutir.
“No voy a discutir.” means “I won’t argue.” in Mexican Spanish. Commit to avoiding an argument in an understood conversation.
- You make me feel better.Me haces sentir mejor.
“Me haces sentir mejor.” means “You make me feel better.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell a listener they help the speaker feel better.
- Just my luck!¡Qué suerte la mía!
“¡Qué suerte la mía!” means “Just my luck!” in Mexican Spanish. Often an ironic reaction to bad luck; tone establishes the meaning. Suerte is feminine regardless of the speaker.
- When will it happen?¿Cuándo va a pasar?
“¿Cuándo va a pasar?” means “When will it happen?” in Mexican Spanish. Conversational alternative to sucederá.
- I love my family.Amo a mi familia.
“Amo a mi familia.” means “I love my family.” in Mexican Spanish. Express affection for your family.
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