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  1. Please.Por favor.

    “Por favor.” means “Please.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.

  2. I’m sorry.Lo siento.

    “Lo siento.” means “I’m sorry.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.

  3. No, thank you.No, gracias.

    “No, gracias.” means “No, thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  4. That’s okay.Está bien.

    “Está bien.” means “That’s okay.” in Mexican Spanish. Can express acceptance: that’s fine / okay, depending on context.

  5. You’re right.Tienes razón.

    “Tienes razón.” means “You’re right.” in Mexican Spanish. Informal, addressing one person. Tener razón means to be right.

  6. Good morning.Buenos días.

    “Buenos días.” means “Good morning.” in Mexican Spanish. Use as a morning greeting.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. You’re welcome.De nada.

    “De nada.” means “You’re welcome.” in Mexican Spanish. A standard response to gracias.

  10. 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.

  11. See you tomorrow.Hasta mañana.

    “Hasta mañana.” means “See you tomorrow.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

  12. I am outside.Estoy afuera.

    “Estoy afuera.” means “I am outside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.

  13. I don’t understand.No entiendo.

    “No entiendo.” means “I don’t understand.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  14. See you later.Hasta luego.

    “Hasta luego.” means “See you later.” in Mexican Spanish. Common farewell. Nos vemos luego is another natural option.

  15. Yes, of course.Sí, claro.

    “Sí, claro.” means “Yes, of course.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  16. Can you come?¿Puedes venir?

    “¿Puedes venir?” means “Can you come?” in Mexican Spanish. Informal tú question for everyday conversation.

  17. I’m sleepy.Tengo sueño.

    “Tengo sueño.” means “I’m sleepy.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.

  18. Do you have time?¿Tienes tiempo?

    “¿Tienes tiempo?” means “Do you have time?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether someone has time for a conversation or task.

  19. Do you need anything?¿Necesitas algo?

    “¿Necesitas algo?” means “Do you need anything?” in Mexican Spanish. Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.

  20. I am inside.Estoy adentro.

    “Estoy adentro.” means “I am inside.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being inside a building or place.

  21. Is it true?¿Es verdad?

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

  22. Is that okay?¿Está bien?

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

  23. 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.

  24. Are you okay?¿Estás bien?

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

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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.

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Not recorded180Accept an invitation enthusiastically.1Answer that a previously true condition or activity no longer applies.1Ask a trusted person or partner to remain with the speaker.1Ask about improvement in a previously discussed situation.1Ask another person to attempt the understood task.1Ask for a reason for a preceding claim or decision.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask for time to think before replying.1Ask someone to allow more time.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1Ask whether a previously discussed situation is worsening.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.1Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1Check whether a statement is true.1Check whether someone has time for a conversation or task.1Check whether the listener is feeling happy or satisfied.1Check whether the speaker has enough time for an understood action.1Comfort someone who is crying.1Comment that it is late.1Comment that the current time is early.1Confirm people are able to attend.1Describe someone else’s work ethic.1Discuss whether you have money available.1Encourage someone before or during a challenge.1Encourage someone to eat something.1Explain a feeling and invite an activity suggestion. Female speaker: Estoy aburrida.1Explain a social relationship. Feminine alternative: Son amigas.1Explain sleepiness or the need to rest.1Explain that no other person is present. Female speaker: Estoy sola.1Explain that the current task/situation is difficult.1Explain that two understood items/situations differ.1Explain that you already have arrangements.1Express desire to learn the understood subject/language.1Express needing the listener’s presence or assistance.1Express uncertainty or concerns.1Identify people who can assist.1Introduce a related aside in conversation.1Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.1Invite someone to hear a piece of news or a surprise.1Invite the other person to continue by saying the speaker is listening, not merely hearing sound.1Offer ongoing personal support, e.g.1Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.1Offer/commit to helping the listener.1Promise to notify the listener about a result/update.1React when something confirms what you suspected.1Report being inside a building or place.1Report being outside when arranging an arrival or pickup.1Say an amount or demand is excessive.1Seek a shared decision about whether to wait.1Seek advice about whether to go or leave.1Share social background. Feminine alternative: Tengo amigas.1
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