EXPLORE MEXICAN SPANISH
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487 results- I understand.Entiendo.
“Entiendo.” means “I understand.” in Mexican Spanish. Signals that you understand an explanation or what someone says.
- It’s cold.Está frío.
“Está frío.” means “It’s cold.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe a physical item, food or drink as cold.
- I have a car.Tengo carro.
“Tengo carro.” means “I have a car.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a vehicle-ownership question in personal/travel conversation.
- It’s near.Está cerca.
“Está cerca.” means “It’s near.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a proximity question about an understood destination.
- I am outside.Estoy afuera.
“Estoy afuera.” means “I am outside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.
- It’s far.Está lejos.
“Está lejos.” means “It’s far.” in Mexican Spanish. Answer a distance question about an understood destination.
- I want more.Quiero más.
“Quiero más.” means “I want more.” in Mexican Spanish. Request/desire more of an understood item/serving.
- I’m going home.Voy a casa.
“Voy a casa.” means “I’m going home.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell someone the speaker is heading home.
- 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.
- It’s hot.Está caliente.
“Está caliente.” means “It’s hot.” in Mexican Spanish. Warn that a physical item, food or drink is hot.
- I am inside.Estoy adentro.
“Estoy adentro.” means “I am inside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being inside a building or place.
- I’m in pain.Tengo dolor.
“Tengo dolor.” means “I’m in pain.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being in pain, followed by location/details when asked.
- I have a ticket.Tengo un boleto.
“Tengo un boleto.” means “I have a ticket.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm having a ticket for transport/admission.
- I have a fever.Tengo fiebre.
“Tengo fiebre.” means “I have a fever.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having a fever in a healthcare conversation.
- I feel dizzy.Estoy mareado.
“Estoy mareado.” means “I feel dizzy.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe dizziness to someone assisting. Female speaker: Estoy mareada.
- I need gas.Necesito gasolina.
“Necesito gasolina.” means “I need gas.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain needing gasoline, e.g.
- I can drive.Sé manejar.
“Sé manejar.” means “I can drive.” in Mexican Spanish. Confirm knowing how to drive.
- 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.
- 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.
- There is a problem.Hay un problema.
“Hay un problema.” means “There is a problem.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Respond / explain.
- To the hotel, please.Al hotel, por favor.
“Al hotel, por favor.” means “To the hotel, please.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a taxi destination when the specific hotel is already known.
- Because of traffic.Por el tráfico.
“Por el tráfico.” means “Because of traffic.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain a delay in direct response to Why are you running late.
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