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  1. It’s cold.Está frío.

    “Está frío.” means “It’s cold.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.

  2. It’s near.Está cerca.

    “Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.

  3. It’s far.Está lejos.

    “Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.

  4. At what time?¿A qué hora?

    “¿A qué hora?” means “At what time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.

  5. I want more.Quiero más.

    “Quiero más.” means “I want more.” in Mexican Spanish. Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.

  6. It’s not safe.No es seguro.

    “No es seguro.” means “It’s not safe.” in Mexican Spanish. State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.

  7. Is it true?¿Es verdad?

    “¿Es verdad?” means “Is it true?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether a statement is true.

  8. Is that okay?¿Está bien?

    “¿Está bien?” means “Is that okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.

  9. Are you tired?¿Estás cansado?

    “¿Estás cansado?” means “Are you tired?” in Mexican Spanish. Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?

  10. Do you have a car?¿Tienes carro?

    “¿Tienes carro?” means “Do you have a car?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask vehicle ownership or availability when planning transport.

  11. Do I have time?¿Tengo tiempo?

    “¿Tengo tiempo?” means “Do I have time?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.

  12. Are you okay?¿Estás bien?

    “¿Estás bien?” means “Are you okay?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.

  13. I can go.Puedo ir.

    “Puedo ir.” means “I can go.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.

  14. Do I need this?¿Necesito esto?

    “¿Necesito esto?” means “Do I need this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether an understood item is needed.

  15. Is it possible?¿Es posible?

    “¿Es posible?” means “Is it possible?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.

  16. How much do you need?¿Cuánto necesitas?

    “¿Cuánto necesitas?” means “How much do you need?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.

  17. I can drive.Sé manejar.

    “Sé manejar.” means “I can drive.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm knowing how to drive.

  18. I’m not home.No estoy en casa.

    “No estoy en casa.” means “I’m not home.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.

  19. I’m almost ready.Ya casi estoy listo.

    “Ya casi estoy listo.” means “I’m almost ready.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.

  20. Are they here?¿Ellos están aquí?

    “¿Ellos están aquí?” means “Are they here?” in Mexican Spanish. Check the presence of an understood group of people.

  21. Can they help?¿Ellos pueden ayudar?

    “¿Ellos pueden ayudar?” means “Can they help?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.

  22. Are you at home?¿Estás en casa?

    “¿Estás en casa?” means “Are you at home?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener is currently at home.

  23. This is my seat.Este es mi asiento.

    “Este es mi asiento.” means “This is my seat.” in Mexican Spanish. Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.

  24. This is my phone number.Este es mi número.

    “Este es mi número.” means “This is my phone number.” in Mexican Spanish. Share a phone number.

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Not recorded2Acknowledge physical possession of an understood item.1Answer a distance question about an understood destination.1Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.1Answer a who question with no one.1Answer that a previously true condition or activity no longer applies.1Approve an equitable arrangement or outcome.1Ask about listener’s body-temperature sensation when considering comfort or clothing.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask for the scheduled clock time of an already understood event, rather than current clock time.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.1Ask vehicle ownership or availability when planning transport.1Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.1Ask whether someone works at the indicated place, for example identifying an employee who may help.1Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.1Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.1Ask who is accompanying the listener.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?1Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1Check the presence of an understood group of people.1Check whether a statement is true.1Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.1Check whether the listener is currently at home.1Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.1Confirm availability/ability to go to an understood destination.1Confirm knowing how to drive.1Confirm that listener resides at the indicated location.1Confirm the present moment suits an action/conversation.1Decline going to an understood place or event.1Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.1Encourage or describe gradual progress through a process.1Explain current work activity/availability.1Explain that someone is occupying the speaker’s assigned seat. Asiento is masculine: está ocupado.1Explain that the speaker is waiting for the expected person/event.1Explain the proper time for an expected action has not arrived.1Explain timing is earlier than appropriate.1Express certainty about a stated fact, not physical safety. Female speaker: Estoy segura de eso.1Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1Identify oneself, e.g.1Identify the speaker’s assigned seat, e.g.1Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.1Offer another serving or more of the item already understood.1Reply nothing to a question about content, quantity or activity.1Report being away from home when asked about location/availability.1Report being close to ready during preparation. Female speaker: Ya casi estoy lista.1Report difficulty sleeping, not desire to sleep or a bedtime instruction.1Report no objects/content at the indicated place.1Request a travel ticket; boleto is common in Mexico.1Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.1Return someone’s thanks; gracias a ti can also credit them for an outcome.1Select an indicated item.1Share a phone number.1Specify sugar should be included in a drink.1State that an understood action or place is unsafe. For an action or situation, keep seguro. An understood feminine object takes segura.1Tell the listener the object belongs to them. Feminine alternative: Es tuya.1
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