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Topics45 branches

Find phrases for everyday situations and conversations. A phrase can belong to several topics.

Keeping a Conversation Going283 Conversation213 Making Plans109 Clearing Up Misunderstandings76 Everyday Conversation64 Encouragement and Celebration44 Everyday Statements41 Time and Frequency39 Reactions34 Boundaries and Disagreements33 Feelings and Check-ins33 Everyday Actions20 Requests20 Feelings19 Health and Getting Help19 Getting Around Mexico18 Home Together12 Shopping and Paying12 Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions12 Everyday Affection11 Natural Reactions and Replies11 Actions and Encouragement10 Talking About How Often10 Saying No Politely9 Asking for Help Politely6 Disagreeing Politely6 Encouraging Someone6 Making Plans with Friends6 Missing Someone and Showing Affection6 Wants and Needs6 Apologizing5 Asking Someone Out5 Food and Eating Together5 Greetings and Introductions5 Relationships and Family4 Romance4 Talking About How You Feel4 Work and Shifts3 Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp2 Food and Dining2 Talking About Family2 Walking Directions2 Appointments and Rescheduling1 Cooking Together1 Wants, Needs, and Obligations1

Difficulty4 branches

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

Beginner249 Easy198 Moderate22 Challenging3

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Soon.Pronto.
“Pronto.” means “Soon.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
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Already.Ya.
“Ya.” means “Already.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
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I see.Ya veo.
“Ya veo.” means “I see.” in Mexican Spanish. Means now I understand / I see what you mean, rather than simply describing eyesight.
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Let me see.Déjame ver.
“Déjame ver.” means “Let me see.” in Mexican Spanish. Can ask to look at something or signal that you need a moment to check or think.
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Which one?¿Cuál?
“¿Cuál?” means “Which one?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
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Today.Hoy.
“Hoy.” means “Today.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
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Tomorrow.Mañana.
“Mañana.” means “Tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
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Over there.Allá.
“Allá.” means “Over there.” in Mexican Spanish. Points to a place away from the speaker. Por allí means around there / that way.
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Where?¿Dónde?
“¿Dónde?” means “Where?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.
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How?¿Cómo?
“¿Cómo?” means “How?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.
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See you soon.Hasta pronto.
“Hasta pronto.” means “See you soon.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.
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Nothing much.No mucho.
“No mucho.” means “Nothing much.” in Mexican Spanish. Means not much; a natural short answer to what’s new. It is not a universal translation of not really.
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I know you.Te conozco.
“Te conozco.” means “I know you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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I know him / her.Lo / La conozco.
“Lo / La conozco.” means “I know him / her.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
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Later.Más tarde.
“Más tarde.” means “Later.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
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On time.A tiempo.
“A tiempo.” means “On time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Reassure / encourage.
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See you.Nos vemos.
“Nos vemos.” means “See you.” in Mexican Spanish. A casual goodbye, even when no next meeting is arranged.
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Just a moment.Un momento.
“Un momento.” means “Just a moment.” in Mexican Spanish. A short way to ask someone to wait; add por favor for politeness.
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I need this.Necesito esto.
“Necesito esto.” means “I need this.” in Mexican Spanish. Esto refers to an unidentified thing or situation.
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I’m fine.Estoy bien.
“Estoy bien.” means “I’m fine.” in Mexican Spanish. A simple response to ¿Cómo estás?
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I’m happy.Estoy feliz.
“Estoy feliz.” means “I’m happy.” in Mexican Spanish. Existing card; no separate I am variant needed.
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Give me a moment.Dame un momento.
“Dame un momento.” means “Give me a moment.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Request / express a need.
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This week.Esta semana.
“Esta semana.” means “This week.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
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Go ahead.Adelante.
“Adelante.” means “Go ahead.” in Mexican Spanish. Invites someone to proceed, enter, or speak.
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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.

Neutral343 Familiar (tú)128 Formal (usted)1

Conversation role13 branches

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

Ask a question163 Answer or explain156 Share information73 Make a request35 Express feelings or opinions34 Give instructions14 Reassure or encourage10 Manage the conversation9 Greet or say goodbye8 Invite or give permission4 Apologize3 Offer help or make a promise3 Thank or show appreciation2

Situations94 branches

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

Not recorded366 Saying No Politely5 Asking Someone Out4 Talking About How Often4 Apologizing3 Asking for Help Politely2 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 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 another person to attempt the understood task.1 Ask for a reason for a preceding claim or decision.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 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 something is beneficial to the listener.1 Ask why someone is delayed.1 Ask why someone is laughing.1 Check whether a group is departing immediately.1 Check whether it is a convenient moment to speak.1 Check whether the listener is feeling happy or satisfied.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 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 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 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 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 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 the already-mentioned object or item.1 Promise prompt action.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 Say an amount or demand is excessive.1 Seek a shared decision about whether to wait.1 Tell family or a partner that you are at home.1 Tell the listener the speaker trusts them.1 Understated answer about how you are doing.1

Gender forms4 branches

Explore the grammatical gender forms recorded for each phrase. Grammatical gender is different from the speaker’s identity.

neutral415 both37 masculine15 feminine5

Who or what gender refers to5 branches

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

Not recorded417 object19 noun18 speaker12 listener6

Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Not recorded366 Core101 Expansion5

Vocabulary families392 branches

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

ser41 estar40 None recorded21 ir20 poder18 tener13 hacer11 ver10 bien8 tarde8 ya8 esperar7 gustar7 no7 querer7 sentir6 vez6 acuerdo5 dejar5 hablar5 mejor5 necesitar5 semana5 trabajar5 venir5 vivir5 buen4 dia4 feliz4 idea4 llamaste4 mes4 mismo4 momento4 podemos4 saber4 segura4 ti4 tiempo4 verdad4 adonde3 buena3 cansada3 conmigo3 creer3 dame3 decir3 dificil3 ellos3 fue3 fuiste3 gracias3 hora3 llamar3 mal3 ocupada3 preguntar3 pronto3 puedo3 va3 viste3 ahi2 alegrar2 algo2 aqui2 ayudar2 conozco2 cuentame2 cuidado2 deberia2 deberiamos2 demasiado2 dinero2 empezar2 eso2 estamos2 esto2 facil2 favor2 genial2 intentare2 intentarlo2 lista2 mucho2 nada2 necesito2 ocupadas2 ocupados2 parece2 pasa2 paso2 pena2 perdon2 planes2 prefiero2 puedes2 quiero2 siento2 sola2 suena2 supongo2 tal2 tengo2 todo2 tuyo2 veces2 aburrido1 aconsejame1 acuerdas1 adelante1 adivina1 agradecer1 agua1 ah1 ahora1 ahorita1 alguna1 amigos1 ana1 aprender1 apurate1 aun1 averiguarlo1 avisame1 ayer1 ayuda1 ayudame1 ayudaria1 ayudarte1 bonito1 broma1 buenas1 bueno1 buscar1 café1 calma1 cansado1 casa1 casi1 cenar1 cerca1 cierto1 come1 comiste1 compraste1 confio1 confusion1 conoces1 conociste1 consejo1 contacto1 contigo1 correcto1 corrigeme1 creeme1 cuadras1 cuando1 cuantos1 cuenta1 cuidate1 culpa1 das1 decidir1 dedicas1 dejalo1 dejame1 depende1 descansar1 descanso1 despacio1 despues1 devuelvo1 di1 dias1 diferente1 dime1 disculpame1 distancia1 divertido1 dormiste1 dos1 dudas1 echar1 ella1 ellas1 empeorando1 empieza1 empiezas1 encanta1 encantaria1 encargarme1 encargo1 encontraste1 enseguida1 ensename1 entendiste1 era1 esa1 escribeme1 escuchaste1 escucho1 espanol1 espera1 esperabas1 esperare1 estados1 estan1 estoy1 estudiando1 estuvo1 exactamente1 exacto1 explicame1 explicar1 extrano1 familia1 favorito1 fin1 funcionar1 ganaste1 gracioso1 guau1 gusto1 hablame1 haciendo1 hagamoslo1 hago1 hambre1 has1 hasta1 hay1 hazlo1 hecho1 hermanos1 houston1 hoy1 importa1 importante1 imposible1 insistir1 intencion1 intentaste1 interesante1 interrumpir1 justo1 leer1 libre1 listo1 llamada1 llamo1 llegaste1 llegues1 llevame1 locura1 luego1 malinterpretes1 mandame1 mando1 manera1 mano1 mantener1 mejorando1 menos1 mensaje1 mensajeame1 menudo1 mia1 minuto1 molesta1 mostrarme1 muchas1 muestrame1 muy1 necesario1 ni1 ninguna1 noche1 normalmente1 nos1 noticias1 nuevo1 número1 nunca1 oficina1 olvidalo1 olvidaste1 olvide1 onda1 opinas1 orgullosa1 otra1 paciencia1 pagaste1 pasada1 pasado1 pasame1 pasando1 pasé1 paz1 pensando1 pensar1 pensare1 perfecto1 pero1 persona1 peru1 podria1 posible1 prefieres1 pregunta1 preocuparse1 preparando1 presentame1 primera1 prisa1 proxima1 proximo1 puede1 punto1 quedar1 quedarte1 quedate1 quejar1 querias1 quien1 quiere1 quieres1 quizas1 rato1 razon1 recuerdamelo1 regresar1 respondeme1 respuesta1 revisar1 ries1 sabia1 sabias1 sal1 salir1 seas1 segundo1 semanas1 sentido1 sere1 serio1 siempre1 siente1 sigue1 sincera1 sincero1 sonreir1 suerte1 suficiente1 supuesto1 temprano1 ten1 tendre1 tengas1 termina1 terminado1 terminaste1 termino1 timido1 todas1 todavia1 todos1 tomate1 tomatelo1 trabajas1 trabajaste1 trabajo1 traeme1 triste1 tuya1 unidos1 vale1 valer1 vamos1 vas1 ve1 vemos1 ventas1 vernos1 viene1 vienen1 viniste1 visto1 volvi1 vuelve1 vuelvo1 yo1

Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Not recorded366 Everyday101 Less common5

Reusability4 branches

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

4237 3138 586 211

Coverage gap value5 branches

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

1190 3168 257 442 515

Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

1339 288 345

Confusion risk4 branches

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

1201 2191 344 436

Spanish word count3 branches

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

1–3386 4–685 7–101

Usefulness score2 branches

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

4466 56

Difficulty score7 branches

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

11–20215 21–30142 31–4056 5–1034 41–5017 51–605 61–703

Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

0257 1–3215

Review dates12 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-10117 2026-10-1492 2026-10-2388 2026-10-1257 2026-10-1943 2026-10-1619 2026-10-1314 2026-11-1110 2026-10-179 2026-10-188 2026-11-148 2026-10-157

Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)472

Source batches20 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Review methods7 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 overlap278 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.88 Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.51 Editorial review of this batch against the 273-phrase baseline21 Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.18 Individual editorial assessment using the existing v2 factor schema.15 Editorial review of requested command phrases1

Source review decisions5 branches

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

Added334 Not recorded129 Updated translation4 Updated equivalent3 Retained existing2

Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded472

Length difficulty factor10 branches