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  1. Thank you.Gracias.

    “Gracias.” means “Thank you.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.

  2. Hello.Hola.

    “Hola.” means “Hello.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Greet / close.

  3. Yes.Sí.

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

  4. I’m sorry.Lo siento.

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

  5. No, thank you.No, gracias.

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

  6. That’s okay.Está bien.

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

  7. I understand.Entiendo.

    “Entiendo.” means “I understand.” in Mexican Spanish. Signals that you understand an explanation or what someone says.

  8. You’re right.Tienes razón.

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

  9. Good morning.Buenos días.

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. You’re welcome.De nada.

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

  13. 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.

  14. See you tomorrow.Hasta mañana.

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

  15. I don’t understand.No entiendo.

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

  16. See you later.Hasta luego.

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

  17. Yes, of course.Sí, claro.

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

  18. Can I pay?¿Puedo pagar?

    “¿Puedo pagar?” means “Can I pay?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask to settle a bill now.

  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. Is it true?¿Es verdad?

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

  21. Is that okay?¿Está bien?

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

  22. Are you tired?¿Estás cansado?

    “¿Estás cansado?” means “Are you tired?” in Mexican Spanish. Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?

  23. Are you alone?¿Estás solo?

    “¿Estás solo?” means “Are you alone?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether someone has company or is by themselves. Female listener: ¿Estás sola?

  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 register3 branches

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

Conversation role12 branches

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Situations174 branches

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Not recorded279Ask a follow-up about the location of a previously mentioned event/object.1Ask a person’s age in an appropriate introductory conversation.1Ask about a companion’s planned transportation home.1Ask about a possible health risk.1Ask about another person’s general tastes, rather than placing an order.1Ask about employment during a social introduction.1Ask about enjoyment of a completed activity, not general preference.1Ask about exchanging a purchase.1Ask about expected difficulty of a task.1Ask about improvement in a previously discussed situation.1Ask about listener’s body-temperature sensation when considering comfort or clothing.1Ask about playing football as a hobby in casual introductions.1Ask about the book/text someone is currently reading.1Ask about the effort involved in learning something.1Ask another person to attempt the understood task.1Ask for a description of an understood place, person or experience.1Ask for a reason for a preceding claim or decision.1Ask for another item/serving of the understood kind.1Ask for approval or acceptability of a proposed action.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask for feedback on appearance/clothing before an outing.1Ask for justification for doing an understood action.1Ask for operating or usage instructions for an understood item.1Ask for pronunciation of an understood word/name.1Ask for reasoning behind an opinion or inference.1Ask for the location of a hospital facility.1Ask for the method of repairing an understood object/problem.1Ask how a device/container/door is closed.1Ask how a device/container/door is opened.1Ask how a known food/dish is prepared.1Ask how a previously mentioned action/result happens, or request clarification when the method was unclear.1Ask how an understood thing/system works.1Ask how listener found an understood item or place.1Ask how two understood alternatives differ before deciding or learning.1Ask if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask if a proposed action would be helpful.1Ask listener to share use or a portion of an understood item.1Ask permission to stay, distinct from asking the listener to stay.1Ask permission to take a rest break in an understood work/activity context.1Ask permission to use the indicated item.1Ask personal acquaintance with an already identified man.1Ask preferred serving temperature of an understood drink/item.1Ask someone to explain the method for an understood task.1Ask someone to judge whether the price is excessive.1Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.1Ask someone to spell a word or name.1Ask someone’s address in an appropriate exchange.1Ask someone’s contact phone number in an appropriate exchange.1Ask staff/host where it is appropriate to wait.1Ask the degree of difficulty or effort of an understood activity.1Ask the listener to explain disagreement respectfully.1Ask the listener’s temporary accommodation during travel, not permanent residence.1Ask the number of countable items already under discussion.1Ask the purchase location of an item previously mentioned.1Ask the purpose or intended use of something already mentioned.1Ask the reason behind an understood remark.1Ask the reason behind another person’s question.1Ask the reason for a past call.1Ask the required amount of an understood resource/item.1Ask to settle a bill now.1Ask what a woman mentioned earlier purchased.1Ask what an understood book, film or subject is about.1Ask what an understood object is called.1Ask what follows in a plan, sequence or activity.1Ask what food listener is preparing during a meal conversation.1Ask what initial step to take in an understood process.1Ask what is being looked at.1Ask what material an understood object is made from.1Ask what someone recalls about an understood event.1Ask what sound or speech the listener hears.1Ask what the listener can see from their viewpoint.1Ask where someone studied in an ordinary personal-history conversation.1Ask where to make payment in a shop/service setting.1Ask whether a listing, item, or appointment remains available.1Ask whether a method, device, or plan will work.1Ask whether a place offers Wi-Fi.1Ask whether a previously discussed situation is worsening.1Ask whether a proposed action bothers the listener. Reply explicitly: No, no me molesta.1Ask whether a purchase justifies its price.1Ask whether an object or vehicle is prepared to leave. Feminine alternative: ¿Está lista para salir?1Ask whether an understood issue matters to the listener; this is about importance.1Ask whether an understood item is needed.1Ask whether contacting an understood male person by phone is advisable.1Ask whether going/leaving is necessary, rather than ask advice or permission.1Ask whether listener is heading home when coordinating departure.1Ask whether listener is still working while checking availability.1Ask whether listener will cover an understood bill/expense when coordinating payment.1Ask whether performing the understood task is required.1Ask whether someone works at the indicated place, for example identifying an employee who may help.1Ask whether something is beneficial to the listener.1Ask whether staying at the indicated place is required.1Ask whether the group needs to stop the current action or journey.1Ask whether the listener believes the speaker’s factual statement.1Ask whether the proposed action is possible, rather than state that it is.1Ask whether the speaker and companions need to act urgently.1Ask whether to sit/act inside or outside.1Ask whether waiting is required, rather than whether waiting would be advisable.1Ask whether weather is windy before an outing.1Ask which day it is.1Ask which event/object someone is waiting for.1Ask which language someone speaks to establish communication.1Ask which location or seat is available for sitting.1Ask which of two indicated places to use for the understood action or seating.1Ask which person an already-understood man asked in a past conversation.1Ask which person arrived at an earlier event.1Ask which person resides at the indicated home, not who is physically present now.1Ask which season applies in an understood location, for example comparing hemispheres.1Ask who is accompanying the listener.1Ask who is responsible for an understood error or problem.1Ask who owns the indicated item.1Ask who received a previously discussed piece of information.1Ask who should receive the understood information/message.1Ask whose turn it is now in a game or queue.1Ask why a person stopped an understood movement or activity.1Ask why an understood business/place is closed.1Ask why someone is laughing.1Ask willingness to repeat a completed experience.1Ask/select clothing size during shopping or fitting.1Check another person’s fatigue or whether they need rest. Female listener: ¿Estás cansada?1Check recognition when meeting someone again.1Check stock or availability for today.1Check that a person or situation is okay.1Check that a traveller has their passport when preparing for travel.1Check the listener’s well-being, e.g.1Check the presence of an understood group of people.1Check whether a conversation with the understood woman happened.1Check whether a door was locked, not simply closed.1Check whether a familiar companion has money available for an understood expense.1Check whether a group has already departed.1Check whether a group is departing immediately.1Check whether a known person was asked about the understood issue.1Check whether a message was sent to the already understood woman.1Check whether a statement is true.1Check whether an understood group can provide assistance.1Check whether an understood group is prepared, not state they are ready.1Check whether an understood man has replied to a message/question.1Check whether anyone is at home before entering/visiting.1Check whether expected people have already arrived.1Check whether someone has company or is by themselves. Female listener: ¿Estás sola?1Check whether the listener arrived home, for example in an evening message.1Check whether the listener has made a pending decision.1Check whether the listener intends to return.1Check whether the listener is currently at home.1Check whether the listener is currently at their workplace, not where they are employed.1Compare online and in-person prices.1Compare reality with expectations.1Confirm future presence at an understood place/event.1Confirm that an item matches what someone wanted.1Confirm that listener resides at the indicated location.1Confirm whether a meeting will happen.1Confirm whether another person intends to stay.1Confirm whether two things are equivalent.1Discuss a proposed action.1Discuss another person’s Spanish-learning process or resources.1Discuss the weather forecast.1Gently ask what is occupying someone’s thoughts, rather than solicit an opinion on a shared topic.1Gently ask why the listener is upset/annoyed, not simply sad.1Identify which object belongs to the listener among alternatives. For a feminine object: ¿Cuál es la tuya?1Introduce a thought/update with an attention-getting question.1Invite a suggestion for solving an understood problem.1Offer another serving or more of the item already understood.1Offer the already-mentioned object or item.1Offer to bring or provide something someone needs.1Politely ask a seller whether they can offer a discount.1Question a proposed delay and suggest acting sooner.1Question whether an action is needed.1Request sending an already understood file/item/message.1Request that the listener handle cooking for an understood meal.1Seek a shared decision about whether to wait.1Seek advice about whether to go or leave.1Seek advice on what words to say in an understood interaction.1Seek constructive advice on improving a shared activity or product.1Understand a formal question asking where pain is located.1
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Difficulty score7 branches

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