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Difficulty4 branches

Poquito’s learning difficulty bands reflect length, vocabulary, grammar and idiom. These are editorial estimates, not CEFR levels.

Beginner338 Easy262 Moderate25 Challenging4

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Thank you.Gracias.
“Gracias.” means “Thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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Hello.Hola.
“Hola.” means “Hello.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.
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Yes.Sí.
“Sí.” means “Yes.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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Goodbye.Adiós.
“Adiós.” means “Goodbye.” in Mexican Spanish. Say goodbye.
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No.No.
“No.” means “No.” in Mexican Spanish. Give a direct negative answer.
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Please.Por favor.
“Por favor.” means “Please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.
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I’m sorry.Lo siento.
“Lo siento.” means “I’m sorry.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.
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No, thank you.No, gracias.
“No, gracias.” means “No, thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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I need more time.Necesito más tiempo.
“Necesito más tiempo.” means “I need more time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Reassure / encourage.
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That’s okay.Está bien.
“Está bien.” means “That’s okay.” in Mexican Spanish. Can express acceptance: that’s fine / okay, depending on context.
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I understand.Entiendo.
“Entiendo.” means “I understand.” in Mexican Spanish. Signals that you understand an explanation or what someone says.
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You’re right.Tienes razón.
“Tienes razón.” means “You’re right.” in Mexican Spanish. Informal, addressing one person. Tener razón means to be right.
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Good morning.Buenos días.
“Buenos días.” means “Good morning.” in Mexican Spanish. Use as a morning greeting.
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Good afternoon.Buenas tardes.
“Buenas tardes.” means “Good afternoon.” in Mexican Spanish. Use after midday and into the early evening; the switch to buenas noches varies locally.
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Good evening / Good night.Buenas noches.
“Buenas noches.” means “Good evening / Good night.” in Mexican Spanish. Used both to greet someone at night and to say good night.
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You’re welcome.De nada.
“De nada.” means “You’re welcome.” in Mexican Spanish. A standard response to gracias.
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I don’t know.No sé.
“No sé.” means “I don’t know.” in Mexican Spanish. No sé and No lo sé are both natural. No lo sé refers to not knowing it / the answer. Same acknowledgement of missing knowledge as existing No sé; record as a contextual variant. No lo sabía means I didn’t know, a different tense.
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See you tomorrow.Hasta mañana.
“Hasta mañana.” means “See you tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.
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I’m on my way.Voy en camino.
“Voy en camino.” means “I’m on my way.” in Mexican Spanish. Voy en camino and Estoy en camino are both natural ways to say I’m on my way.
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I am outside.Estoy afuera.
“Estoy afuera.” means “I am outside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.
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I don’t understand.No entiendo.
“No entiendo.” means “I don’t understand.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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See you later.Hasta luego.
“Hasta luego.” means “See you later.” in Mexican Spanish. Common farewell. Nos vemos luego is another natural option.
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Yes, of course.Sí, claro.
“Sí, claro.” means “Yes, of course.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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Can you come?¿Puedes venir?
“¿Puedes venir?” means “Can you come?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.
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Technical Specs

Formality and register2 branches

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

Neutral449 Familiar (tú)180

Conversation role12 branches

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

Ask a question234 Answer or explain194 Share information109 Express feelings or opinions44 Make a request35 Give instructions23 Reassure or encourage18 Greet or say goodbye17 Manage the conversation5 Offer help or make a promise5 Invite or give permission2 Thank or show appreciation2

Situations129 branches

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

Not recorded501 Accept a proposed time/arrangement because it suits the speaker.1 Accept an invitation enthusiastically.1 Accept responsibility for an understood task or problem.1 Acknowledge responsibility for an error. Culpa is feminine regardless of who is at fault.1 An honest, slightly negative answer about well-being.1 Announce the time for a mutually understood action has arrived.1 Answer that a previously true condition or activity no longer applies.1 Approximate an amount or answer how something is going.1 Arrange a visit to the listener’s location.1 Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.1 Ask a trusted person or partner to remain with the speaker.1 Ask about a first visit or experience.1 Ask about another person’s general tastes, rather than placing an order.1 Ask about expected difficulty of a task.1 Ask about improvement in a previously discussed situation.1 Ask about someone’s current physical or emotional condition.1 Ask about the expected duration of a known task or trip.1 Ask another person to attempt the understood task.1 Ask for a reason for a preceding claim or decision.1 Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1 Ask for time to think before replying.1 Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.1 Ask if a proposed action would be helpful.1 Ask someone to allow more time.1 Ask someone to explain the method for an understood task.1 Ask someone to perform the understood action.1 Ask someone to return.1 Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.1 Ask the number of countable items already under discussion.1 Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1 Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1 Ask when someone plans to call.1 Ask whether a method, device, or plan will work.1 Ask whether a previously discussed situation is worsening.1 Ask whether an understood item is needed.1 Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.1 Ask whether performing the understood task is required.1 Ask whether something is beneficial to the listener.1 Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.1 Ask whether waiting is required, rather than whether waiting would be advisable.1 Ask which day it is.1 Ask which event/object someone is waiting for.1 Ask why someone is delayed.1 Ask why someone is laughing.1 Check that a person or situation is okay.1 Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1 Check the presence of an understood group of people.1 Check whether a group is departing immediately.1 Check whether a statement is true.1 Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.1 Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1 Check whether it is a convenient moment to speak.1 Check whether someone has time for a conversation or task.1 Check whether the listener intends to return.1 Check whether the listener is feeling happy or satisfied.1 Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.1 Choose a favorite among understood alternatives. For a feminine object: Esta es mi favorita.1 Clarify that the speaker does not want a remark misinterpreted.1 Comfort someone who is crying.1 Comment that it is late.1 Comment that the current time is early.1 Commit to remaining at the understood place or event.1 Compare reality with expectations.1 Confirm people are able to attend.1 Confirm that an item matches what someone wanted.1 Confirm that someone has stated something exactly right.1 Confirm two options/references are the same thing, not ask if they are.1 Confirm whether two things are equivalent.1 Decline a proposed time/arrangement because it does not suit the speaker.1 Describe someone else’s work ethic.1 Discuss a proposed action.1 Discuss whether you have money available.1 Emphasize that a statement is serious.1 Encourage someone before or during a challenge.1 Encourage someone to eat something.1 Explain a feeling and invite an activity suggestion. Female speaker: Estoy aburrida.1 Explain a social relationship. Feminine alternative: Son amigas.1 Explain lack of money.1 Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.1 Explain that no other person is present. Female speaker: Estoy sola.1 Explain that the current task/situation is difficult.1 Explain that two understood items/situations differ.1 Explain that you already have arrangements.1 Explain the need to end a visit or conversation.1 Express certainty about a stated fact, not physical safety. Female speaker: Estoy segura de eso.1 Express desire to learn the understood subject/language.1 Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.1 Express personal appreciation to a friend or partner.1 Express uncertainty or concerns.1 Finish an order, list or explanation by saying nothing more is needed.1 Firmly refuse something.1 Gently ask what is occupying someone’s thoughts, rather than solicit an opinion on a shared topic.1 Give a direct negative answer.1 Give a softened negative answer.1 Give a tentative answer to a suggestion or yes/no question.1 Identify people who can assist.1 Identify which object belongs to the listener among alternatives. For a feminine object: ¿Cuál es la tuya?1 Introduce a positive update.1 Introduce a related aside in conversation.1 Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.1 Invite someone to hear a piece of news or a surprise.1 Invite the other person to continue by saying the speaker is listening, not merely hearing sound.1 Leave an understood object alone or as it is. For a feminine object, déjala.1 Object to an unfair outcome or treatment.1 Offer ongoing personal support, e.g.1 Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1 Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.1 Offer/commit to helping the listener.1 Prepare someone for a disappointing update.1 Promise prompt action.1 Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.1 Question a proposed delay and suggest acting sooner.1 Question whether an action is needed.1 React positively when an arrangement or result is exactly suitable.1 React when something confirms what you suspected.1 React with surprise or admiration.1 Reassure someone about an uncertain future outcome.1 Report being inside a building or place.1 Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.1 Say an amount or demand is excessive.1 Say goodbye.1 Seek a shared decision about whether to wait.1 Seek advice about whether to go or leave.1 Share social background. Feminine alternative: Tengo amigas.1 Tell family or a partner that you are at home.1 Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1 Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1 Understated answer about how you are doing.1

Gender forms4 branches

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neutral547 both50 masculine22 feminine10

Who or what gender refers to5 branches

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

Not recorded551 noun28 object22 speaker21 listener7

Learning collections4 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Not recorded501 Core117 Expansion11 Introductory Set3

Vocabulary families450 branches

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

estar59 ser50 None recorded29 ir25 tener24 poder22 sentir20 bien18 hacer16 gustar12 esperar11 ver11 tiempo10 ya10 no9 querer9 ellos8 hablar8 tarde8 llamar7 venir7 feliz6 hay6 necesitar6 puedo6 verdad6 acuerdo5 decir5 dejar5 dia5 mejor5 momento5 podemos5 segura5 todo5 trabajar5 vez5 vivir5 aqui4 buen4 dame4 dificil4 espanol4 fuiste4 gracias4 idea4 listo4 llamaste4 mismo4 puedes4 saber4 semana4 ti4 va4 adonde3 algo3 ayudar3 buena3 buenas3 cansada3 conmigo3 creer3 cuidado3 deberia3 favor3 fue3 genial3 hasta3 hora3 lista3 mal3 mes3 mucho3 nada3 necesito3 ocupada3 preguntar3 problema3 pronto3 sola3 tengo3 viene3 viste3 yo3 adelante2 ahi2 alegrar2 amigos2 bromeando2 casi2 conozco2 contigo2 correcto2 cuentame2 deberiamos2 demasiado2 despacio2 dias2 diferente2 dinero2 dormiste2 ellas2 empezar2 encanta2 entiendo2 eso2 estamos2 esto2 estoy2 extrano2 facil2 gusto2 hola2 intentare2 intentarlo2 libre2 luego2 noche2 noticias2 nuevo2 ocupadas2 ocupados2 parece2 pasa2 pasar2 pena2 planes2 posible2 pregunta2 preocuparse2 quiero2 rato2 razon2 salir2 siento2 sigue2 suena2 suficiente2 supongo2 tal2 temprano2 ten2 tipo2 tuyo2 vas2 vemos2 aburrido1 aconsejame1 acuerdas1 adentro1 adios1 adivina1 afuera1 agradecer1 agua1 ah1 ahora1 ahorita1 alguna1 amada1 ana1 animate1 apoyare1 aprender1 apurate1 aun1 averiguarlo1 avisame1 aviso1 ayer1 ayuda1 ayudame1 ayudaria1 ayudarme1 ayudarte1 ayudo1 bonito1 broma1 bueno1 buenos1 buscar1 calma1 calmate1 camino1 cansado1 casa1 cerca1 cierto1 claro1 come1 comida1 comiste1 compraste1 confia1 confio1 confundida1 conoces1 conociste1 consejo1 contacto1 corrigeme1 creeme1 cuadras1 cuantos1 cuenta1 cuidate1 culpa1 debil1 debo1 decidir1 dedicas1 dejalo1 dejame1 depende1 descansar1 descanso1 despues1 devuelvo1 di1 dijo1 dime1 disculpame1 distancia1 divertido1 diviertete1 dudas1 duro1 ella1 emocionada1 empeorando1 empieza1 empiezas1 encantaria1 encargarme1 encargo1 encontraste1 enseguida1 ensename1 entendiste1 entiendes1 equivocada1 era1 esa1 escribeme1 escuchas1 escuchaste1 escucho1 ese1 espera1 esperabas1 esperando1 esperanza1 esperare1 estados1 estan1 estara1 estas1 estudiando1 estuvo1 exactamente1 exacto1 explicame1 explicar1 familia1 favorita1 favorito1 fin1 fuerte1 funcionar1 ganaste1 gracioso1 guau1 hablame1 haciendo1 hagamoslo1 hago1 hambre1 has1 hazlo1 hecho1 hermanos1 historia1 houston1 importa1 importante1 imposible1 increible1 ingles1 intentalo1 intentaste1 interesante1 irme1 justo1 larga1 leer1 listos1 llamada1 llamo1 llegaste1 llego1 llegues1 llevame1 llores1 locura1 malas1 malinterpretes1 mandame1 mando1 manera1 mantener1 mejorando1 menos1 mensaje1 mensajeame1 mia1 miedo1 minuto1 molesta1 mostrarme1 muchas1 muestrame1 musica1 necesario1 necesitas1 nerviosa1 ni1 ninguna1 noches1 normalmente1 nos1 nunca1 oficina1 olvidalo1 olvidaste1 olvide1 olvides1 onda1 opinas1 oportunidad1 orgullosa1 otra1 paciencia1 pagaste1 pasada1 pasado1 pasame1 pasando1 paso1 paz1 pensando1 pensar1 pensare1 perfecto1 persona1 peru1 piensalo1 pizza1 podria1 pollo1 prefieres1 preparada1 preparando1 preparate1 presentame1 primera1 prisa1 prometo1 proxima1 proximo1 puede1 punto1 quedar1 quedarte1 quedate1 quejar1 querias1 quienes1 quiere1 quizas1 recuerdamelo1 regresar1 relajada1 repetir1 respondeme1 respuesta1 revisar1 ries1 rindas1 saben1 sabia1 sabias1 sal1 seas1 segundo1 semanas1 sentar1 sentido1 sere1 serio1 siempre1 siente1 significa1 sincera1 sincero1 son1 sonreir1 sorpresa1 sueno1 suerte1 suficientemente1 supuesto1 tardar1 tardes1 tendre1 tengas1 termina1 terminado1 terminaste1 termino1 timido1 toda1 todas1 todavia1 todos1 tomate1 tomatelo1 trabajan1 trabajas1 trabajaste1 trabajo1 traeme1 tranquilo1 tratame1 triste1 tuya1 ultima1 unidos1 vale1 valer1 ve1 veces1 ventas1 vernos1 vienen1 viniste1 visto1 volver1 volvi1 vuelve1 vuelvo1

Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Not recorded501 Everyday123 Less common5

Reusability4 branches

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

4291 3192 5133 213

Coverage gap value5 branches

Editorial estimate of how much the phrase adds to the collection’s practical coverage.

1256 3214 285 455 519

Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

1447 2113 369

Confusion risk4 branches

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

2256 1250 371 452

Spanish word count3 branches

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

1–3526 4–6102 7–101

Usefulness score4 branches

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

4448 598 382 21

Difficulty score7 branches

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

11–20292 21–30184 31–4078 5–1046 41–5020 51–605 61–704

Vocabulary contribution2 branches

Recorded number of vocabulary-family contributions; it is not a learner’s vocabulary size.

0358 1–3271

Review dates10 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-10190 2026-10-23128 2026-10-1499 2026-10-1271 2026-10-1962 2026-10-1636 2026-10-1319 2026-10-179 2026-10-188 2026-10-157

Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)629

Source batches20 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Review methods6 branches

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

Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap388 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.128 Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.70 Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline22 Individual editorial assessment using the existing v2 factor schema.20 Editorial review of requested command phrases1

Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

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

2629

Source review decisions5 branches

The recorded action taken when a phrase was reviewed in a source batch.

Added425 Not recorded194 Updated translation4 Retained existing3 Updated equivalent3

Introductory speakers3 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded626 Guest2 Host1

Idiom difficulty factor13 branches