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Getting Around Mexico113Requests110Shopping and Paying109Keeping a Conversation Going101Making Plans91Health and Getting Help86Home Together81Travel and Directions81Conversation77Food and Eating Together77Food and Dining76Everyday Statements55Health and Safety49Clearing Up Misunderstandings27Relationships and Family27Boundaries and Disagreements25Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand19Everyday Affection17Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers15Reactions13Feelings and Check-ins12Getting a Haircut in Mexico12School Pickup and Talking to Teachers12Encouragement and Celebration11Going to the Dentist11Viewing an Apartment and Moving In11Airports and Luggage10At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10ATMs, Cash, and Making Change10Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico10Buying Produce at a Mexican Market10Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp10Household Chores10Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand10Receiving a Package10At a Mexican Bakery9Describing Symptoms at a Clinic9Feelings9Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet9Home Repairs and Utilities9Taking a Pet to the Vet9Time and Frequency9Visiting a Pharmacy9A Beach Day in Mexico8Appointments and Rescheduling8Food Allergies and Ingredients8Hotel Check-In and Checkout8Rental Car Pickup and Return8Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds8Splitting the Bill and Tipping8Asking About Accessible Entrances7Buying Intercity Bus Tickets7Calling Emergency Services7Parking and Paying at a Meter7Romance7Apologizing6Taking a Taxi in Mexico6Visiting Someone’s Home6Work and Shifts6Actions and Encouragement5Asking Someone Out5At a Gas Station in Mexico5Getting a Gym Day Pass4Talking About Family4Talking About How Often4Cooking Together3Making Plans with Friends3Saying No Politely3Asking for Help Politely2Encouraging Someone2Missing Someone and Showing Affection2Walking Directions2Wants and Needs2Disagreeing Politely1Everyday Conversation1Greetings and Introductions1Natural Reactions and Replies1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Talking About How You Feel1

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  1. Can you fix it?¿Puedes arreglarlo?

    “¿Puedes arreglarlo?” means “Can you fix it?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.

  2. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

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

  3. Turn it off.Apágalo.

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

  4. 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.

  5. I brought dessert.Traje el postre.

    “Traje el postre.” means “I brought dessert.” in Mexican Spanish.

  6. My phone battery is low.Tengo poca batería.

    “Tengo poca batería.” means “My phone battery is low.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain limited remaining phone battery.

  7. Do you charge by the kilo?¿Cobran por kilo?

    “¿Cobran por kilo?” means “Do you charge by the kilo?” in Mexican Spanish.

  8. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

    “¿Incluye el secado?” means “Is drying included?” in Mexican Spanish.

  9. Don’t touch.No toques.

    “No toques.” means “Don’t touch.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.

  10. Bring it here.Tráelo aquí.

    “Tráelo aquí.” means “Bring it here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.

  11. I’m expecting a package.Estoy esperando un paquete.

    “Estoy esperando un paquete.” means “I’m expecting a package.” in Mexican Spanish.

  12. It’s apartment four.Es el departamento cuatro.

    “Es el departamento cuatro.” means “It’s apartment four.” in Mexican Spanish.

  13. Answer the phone.Contesta el teléfono.

    “Contesta el teléfono.” means “Answer the phone.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.

  14. What’s the tracking number?¿Cuál es la guía?

    “¿Cuál es la guía?” means “What’s the tracking number?” in Mexican Spanish. In Mexican shipping, guía or número de guía means the tracking number.

  15. How much per load?¿Cuánto cuesta la carga?

    “¿Cuánto cuesta la carga?” means “How much per load?” in Mexican Spanish.

  16. How much is the monthly rent?¿Cuánto cuesta la renta?

    “¿Cuánto cuesta la renta?” means “How much is the monthly rent?” in Mexican Spanish.

  17. Should I take off my shoes?¿Me quito los zapatos?

    “¿Me quito los zapatos?” means “Should I take off my shoes?” in Mexican Spanish.

  18. I can’t find my keys.No encuentro mis llaves.

    “No encuentro mis llaves.” means “I can’t find my keys.” in Mexican Spanish. Report being unable to locate keys.

  19. How much is the deposit?¿De cuánto es el depósito?

    “¿De cuánto es el depósito?” means “How much is the deposit?” in Mexican Spanish.

  20. Please be quiet.Guarda silencio, por favor.

    “Guarda silencio, por favor.” means “Please be quiet.” in Mexican Spanish. Make a respectful request for quiet.

  21. Did you lock the door?¿Cerraste la puerta con llave?

    “¿Cerraste la puerta con llave?” means “Did you lock the door?” in Mexican Spanish. Check whether a door was locked, not simply closed.

  22. Pick it up.Recógelo.

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

  23. Put it away.Guárdalo.

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

  24. Do you have replacement parts?¿Tiene refacciones?

    “¿Tiene refacciones?” means “Do you have replacement parts?” in Mexican Spanish. Refacciones means replacement parts in Mexico.

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Viewing an Apartment and Moving In11At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10Receiving a Package10Home Repairs and Utilities8Visiting Someone’s Home6Allow the listener to retain an object as their own.1Ask for availability of a pen when filling out a form.1Ask if a companion has a charger available, for possible borrowing.1Ask listener to share use or a portion of an understood item.1Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to brush their teeth during a household routine.1Ask someone to do the laundry.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to repair a contextually understood item/problem.1Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone to vacuum the floor.1Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask someone to water the plants.1Ask the listener to lock a door with a key.1Check whether a door was locked, not simply closed.1Check whether the listener arrived home, for example in an evening message.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Explain limited remaining phone battery.1Grant permission to use an understood item.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Promise to bring an understood item to the listener.1Report being unable to locate keys.1Report that a door is locked with a key.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1
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