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  1. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

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

  2. Turn it off.Apágalo.

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

  3. 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.

  4. Hold it.Sujétalo.

    “Sujétalo.” means “Hold it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.

  5. Tell him.Díselo.

    “Díselo.” means “Tell him.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to relay an already understood message to an identified man.

  6. Pick it up.Recógelo.

    “Recógelo.” means “Pick it up.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to pick up an understood object.

  7. Put it away.Guárdalo.

    “Guárdalo.” means “Put it away.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.

  8. Get back!¡Retrocede!

    “¡Retrocede!” means “Get back!” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to move backward immediately.

  9. Call it off.Cancélalo.

    “Cancélalo.” means “Call it off.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to cancel an understood booking or event.

  10. Set it up.Prepáralo.

    “Prepáralo.” means “Set it up.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to prepare an understood item or event.

  11. Figure it out.Resuélvelo.

    “Resuélvelo.” means “Figure it out.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to solve an understood problem.

  12. Call MeLlámame.

    “Llámame.” means “Call Me” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Request / express a need.

  13. Listen to me.Escúchame.

    “Escúchame.” means “Listen to me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Ask someone to listen.

  14. Ask him.Pregúntale.

    “Pregúntale.” means “Ask him.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.

  15. Taste it.Pruébalo.

    “Pruébalo.” means “Taste it.” in Mexican Spanish. Invite the listener to sample/taste an understood food or drink.

  16. Go away.Vete.

    “Vete.” means “Go away.” in Mexican Spanish. Firmly tell someone to leave.

  17. Find me.Encuéntrame.

    “Encuéntrame.” means “Find me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  18. Look for me.Búscame.

    “Búscame.” means “Look for me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  19. Pay me.Págame.

    “Págame.” means “Pay me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  20. Hold onto me.Sujétame.

    “Sujétame.” means “Hold onto me.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Actions. Request / express a need.

  21. Cover it.Cúbrelo.

    “Cúbrelo.” means “Cover it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to cover an understood item/container.

  22. Kiss me.Bésame.

    Bésame is a familiar tú command asking someone to kiss you. The attached me means me. Use it only where affection is welcome; ¿puedo besarte? instead asks permission to kiss the other person.

  23. Hug me.Abrázame.

    Abrázame is a familiar tú command asking for a hug. It can be romantic, comforting or affectionate among family and friends. The written accent keeps the stress on the same syllable when me is attached.

  24. Wrap it.Envuélvelo.

    “Envuélvelo.” means “Wrap it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to wrap an understood item, e.g.

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