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Keeping a Conversation Going46Requests34Home Together29Conversation24Making Plans21Health and Getting Help18Everyday Statements16Getting Around Mexico13Health and Safety12Reactions12Clearing Up Misunderstandings10Boundaries and Disagreements9Household Chores8Feelings7Feelings and Check-ins7Shopping and Paying7Everyday Affection6Food and Eating Together6Food and Dining5Travel and Directions5Relationships and Family4Romance4Everyday Conversation3Time and Frequency3Hotel Check-In and Checkout2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Wants and Needs2Airports and Luggage1Asking for Help Politely1ATMs, Cash, and Making Change1Calling Emergency Services1Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp1Describing Symptoms at a Clinic1Disagreeing Politely1Encouragement and Celebration1Everyday Actions1Greetings and Introductions1Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Saying No Politely1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Talking About How Often1Talking About How You Feel1Visiting a Pharmacy1

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  1. Welcome!¡Bienvenido!

    “¡Bienvenido!” means “Welcome!” in Mexican Spanish. Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.

    “Tengo fiebre.” means “I have a fever.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.

    “Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. I need gas.Necesito gasolina.

    “Necesito gasolina.” means “I need gas.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain needing gasoline, e.g.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. I’m injured.Estoy herido.

    “Estoy herido.” means “I’m injured.” in Mexican Spanish. Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. I need a doctor.Necesito un médico.

    “Necesito un médico.” means “I need a doctor.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. It’s an emergency!¡Es una emergencia!

    “¡Es una emergencia!” means “It’s an emergency!” in Mexican Spanish. Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. There’s a fire!¡Hay un incendio!

    “¡Hay un incendio!” means “There’s a fire!” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that there is a fire.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. I have bad news.Tengo malas noticias.

    “Tengo malas noticias.” means “I have bad news.” in Mexican Spanish. Prepare someone for a disappointing update.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. Are they ready?¿Ellos están listos?

    “¿Ellos están listos?” means “Are they ready?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.

    BeginnerEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. How does it work?¿Cómo funciona?

    “¿Cómo funciona?” means “How does it work?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how an understood thing/system works.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

    “Enciéndelo.” means “Turn it on.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to turn on an understood device.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Turn it off.Apágalo.

    “Apágalo.” means “Turn it off.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to turn off an understood device.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Give it back.Devuélvelo.

    “Devuélvelo.” means “Give it back.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. I’m bleeding.Estoy sangrando.

    “Estoy sangrando.” means “I’m bleeding.” in Mexican Spanish. Report active bleeding as a symptom.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. My phone battery is low.Tengo poca batería.

    “Tengo poca batería.” means “My phone battery is low.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain limited remaining phone battery.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. I’ll let you know.Te aviso.

    “Te aviso.” means “I’ll let you know.” in Mexican Spanish. Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. Will you come back?¿Vas a volver?

    “¿Vas a volver?” means “Will you come back?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether the listener intends to return.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. I can’t breathe.No puedo respirar.

    “No puedo respirar.” means “I can’t breathe.” in Mexican Spanish. Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Do you have any allergies?¿Tiene alguna alergia?

    “¿Tiene alguna alergia?” means “Do you have any allergies?” in Mexican Spanish. Understand a formal question asking about allergies.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. Don’t touch.No toques.

    “No toques.” means “Don’t touch.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Bring it here.Tráelo aquí.

    “Tráelo aquí.” means “Bring it here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Can I use this?¿Puedo usar esto?

    “¿Puedo usar esto?” means “Can I use this?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask permission to use the indicated item.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Are there any seats available?¿Hay asientos disponibles?

    “¿Hay asientos disponibles?” means “Are there any seats available?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
Technical Specs
Formality and register3 branches

How a phrase addresses someone: Neutral, Familiar (tú), or Formal (usted). Politeness also depends on wording and context; tú can be polite.

Neutral64Familiar (tú)62Formal (usted)2
Conversation role12 branches

What the phrase does in a conversation. A phrase can have several standardized roles, such as asking, answering or sharing information.

Share information42Answer or explain38Give instructions38Make a request38Ask a question33Express feelings or opinions27Offer help or make a promise5Warn or report a problem5Reassure or encourage4Greet or say goodbye3Manage the conversation2Thank or show appreciation1
Situations123 branches

The specific setting recorded by the editorial review. Not every phrase has a named situation.

Not recorded6Agree that the same statement/feeling applies to the speaker too.1Agree with a negative statement by saying it also applies to the speaker.1Allow the listener to retain an object as their own.1Answer a likelihood question with probably.1Answer a quantity/degree question with a substantial amount.1Answer when something happened with last night.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask a server for a drink without ice.1Ask a server for a fork using formal usted wording.1Ask another person to call/request an ambulance.1Ask for accommodation at a hotel.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.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 an understood thing/system works.1Ask how to locate the hospital emergency department.1Ask how two understood alternatives differ before deciding or learning.1Ask if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask listener to share use or a portion of an understood item.1Ask marital status in an appropriate personal conversation. Female listener: ¿Estás casada?1Ask permission to use the indicated item.1Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to brush their teeth during a household routine.1Ask someone to call the police.1Ask someone to cancel an understood booking or event.1Ask someone to care for or watch over you.1Ask someone to feed the pets.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to keep an understood task, explanation or design uncomplicated.1Ask someone to move backward immediately.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone to vacuum the floor.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask someone to water the plants.1Ask the degree of difficulty or effort of an understood activity.1Ask the listener to fulfill an already made promise.1Ask the listener to maintain physical distance in a crowd or personal-space situation.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the listener to turn their body around.1Ask the reason behind another person’s question.1Ask what initial step to take in an understood process.1Ask when the next bus service arrives/passes.1Ask when you can check in at a hotel.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether a service charge is already included in the restaurant bill.1Ask whether listener eats meat before planning or serving a meal.1Ask whether listener will cover an understood bill/expense when coordinating payment.1Ask whether seats are available in a waiting/travel/venue setting.1Ask whether the listener believes the speaker’s factual statement.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which person resides at the indicated home, not who is physically present now.1Assess an offer as good value in a shopping or service context.1Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1Check whether expected people have already arrived.1Check whether the listener has made a pending decision.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Clarify that an attributed remark was not said by the speaker.1Clearly communicate breathing difficulty to someone assisting.1Communicate need for taxi transport when seeking a ride.1Communicate that you need medicine without naming a treatment.1Conventional opinion introducer.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Describe a cloudy sky.1Describe current relationship status. Female speaker: Estoy soltera.1Describe disappointment after an unmet expectation. Female speaker: Me siento decepcionada.1Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.1Describe embarrassment. Avergonzado is different from embarazada (pregnant). Female speaker: Me siento avergonzada.1Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.1Describe physical or social discomfort; context supplies the cause. Female speaker: Me siento incómoda.1Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.1Explain a vegetarian dietary restriction while ordering. Female speaker: Soy vegetariana.1Explain emotional hurt caused by someone’s words or actions.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Explain needing gasoline, e.g.1Explicitly report emergency status so urgency is understood.1Express a job-seeking goal in an appropriate planning conversation.1Give your age with tener; substitute the number as needed.1Greet arriving guests. Female listener: ¡Bienvenida!1Identify ownership of an understood object. Feminine alternative: Es mía.1Introduce a contrast with what was just said.1Introduce a friend to another person.1Invite the listener to text the speaker.1Label an assertion as a guess rather than known fact.1Locate an airport facility while travelling.1Make a marriage proposal to an established partner.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Offer assistance carrying an understood item, for example a heavy bag.1Offer to buy an understood item for the listener.1Offer to reserve an understood place or item for the listener.1Prepare someone for a disappointing update.1Promise to bring an understood item to the listener.1Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.1React to a small accidental mistake with a conventional interjection.1Report a large number of people/crowding at an understood place, useful in travel or event planning.1Report active bleeding as a symptom.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Report cleanliness of an understood item/room.1Report darkness outdoors, e.g.1Report physical injury. Female speaker: Estoy herida.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request a doctor or explain needing medical attention.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Request sending an already understood file/item/message.1Share concern/worry, distinct from excited or nervous feelings.1State feeling angry in an appropriate emotional check-in.1Tell a driver or seller that the speaker will pay cash.1Tell a familiar listener that they matter to the speaker.1Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1Understand a formal question asking about allergies.1Warn that there is a fire.1
Gender forms3 branches

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neutral117masculine10both1
Who or what gender refers to4 branches

Find whether gender wording relates to the speaker, listener, noun or object.

Not recorded117speaker8listener2object1
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core100Expansion22Not recorded6
Vocabulary families192 branches

Browse recorded word families shared by phrases. These editorial family labels may not be dictionary headwords.

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

Everyday, less common and specialized vocabulary, considered separately from grammatical difficulty.

Everyday73Less common49Not recorded6
Reusability3 branches

Editorial score for how broadly an expression can be reused; higher scores indicate more reuse.

58243838
Ambiguity risk3 branches

Editorial score for how strongly meaning can depend on context; higher values indicate more ambiguity.

26135918
Confusion risk3 branches

Editorial estimate of the chance of confusing the expression with another; higher values indicate more risk.

39722813
Spanish word count2 branches

Explore shorter and longer expressions using the recorded Spanish word count.

1–3994–629
Usefulness score3 branches

The detailed editorial usefulness score, distinct from the three usefulness labels.

49053731
Difficulty score4 branches

Scores run from 5 to 100. These ten-point ranges show the finer distribution within difficulty bands.

21–307011–203631–402141–501
Review dates3 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-231222026-10-1032026-10-123
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)128
Source batches3 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-23122Curated multi-source screenshot3Everyday conversation screenshot3
Review methods3 branches

How the recorded editorial ratings were assigned. These are assessments rather than measured learning outcomes.

Individual editorial meaning/context/grammar review; difficulty-v2 vocabulary/reuse recomputed against reconciled 1414-card deck. Supplemental ratings are editorial estimates, not recall or CEFR measurements.122Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline3Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap3
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

The version of the editorial difficulty rubric used for a phrase.

2128
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded128
Length difficulty factor6 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

654330921015126152
Vocabulary difficulty factor4 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

310161551181
Grammar difficulty factor11 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

13366261023311179209166123253151231
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

-263056-49
Unique Vocabulary Families143 branches

Explore the recorded editorial values for this metric. Missing values are explicitly marked.

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New Families Vs Baseline154 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline1 branches

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1–3128
Pronunciation Included1 branches

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No128