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Keeping a Conversation Going196Requests162Conversation152Getting Around Mexico140Making Plans124Home Together120Shopping and Paying117Health and Getting Help95Travel and Directions85Everyday Statements84Food and Eating Together82Food and Dining77Clearing Up Misunderstandings73Health and Safety45Everyday Actions40Boundaries and Disagreements36Everyday Affection33Encouragement and Celebration32Feelings and Check-ins31Relationships and Family30Reactions26Feelings20Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand19Airports and Luggage15Romance15Everyday Conversation14Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp12Home Repairs and Utilities12Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers12Actions and Encouragement11Getting a Haircut in Mexico11Work and Shifts11Appointments and Rescheduling10At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10ATMs, Cash, and Making Change10Going to the Dentist10School Pickup and Talking to Teachers10Viewing an Apartment and Moving In10Buying Produce at a Mexican Market9Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet9Household Chores9Receiving a Package9Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds9Walking Directions9A Beach Day in Mexico8Asking About Accessible Entrances8At a Mexican Bakery8Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico8Describing Symptoms at a Clinic8Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand8Parking and Paying at a Meter8Taking a Taxi in Mexico8Visiting a Pharmacy8Asking Someone Out7At a Gas Station in Mexico7Calling Emergency Services7Food Allergies and Ingredients7Rental Car Pickup and Return7Taking a Pet to the Vet7Time and Frequency7Apologizing6Buying Intercity Bus Tickets6Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions6Splitting the Bill and Tipping6Visiting Someone’s Home6Cooking Together5Encouraging Someone5Getting a Gym Day Pass5Hotel Check-In and Checkout5Talking About Family5Asking for Help Politely4Missing Someone and Showing Affection4Disagreeing Politely3Greetings and Introductions3Making Plans with Friends3Natural Reactions and Replies3Saying No Politely3Talking About How Often2Talking About How You Feel2Wants and Needs2Wants, Needs, and Obligations2

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  1. Can you hear me?¿Me escuchas?

    “¿Me escuchas?” means “Can you hear me?” in Mexican Spanish. Natural for calls; ¿Me oyes? is also valid.

  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 have the store receipt.Traigo el ticket.

    “Traigo el ticket.” means “I have the store receipt.” in Mexican Spanish. At a Mexican shop, ticket often means the printed store receipt.

  6. Can you repeat that?¿Puedes repetir eso?

    “¿Puedes repetir eso?” means “Can you repeat that?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Ask a question.

  7. Where is the bathroom?¿Dónde está el baño?

    “¿Dónde está el baño?” means “Where is the bathroom?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Ask a question.

  8. I want to cancel my appointment.Quiero cancelar mi cita.

    “Quiero cancelar mi cita.” means “I want to cancel my appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. Use cancelar when you want to give up the appointment.

  9. Where’s an ATM?¿Dónde hay un cajero?

    “¿Dónde hay un cajero?” means “Where’s an ATM?” in Mexican Spanish.

  10. Two centimeters, please.Dos centímetros, por favor.

    “Dos centímetros, por favor.” means “Two centimeters, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

  11. Can you wait for me here?¿Me puede esperar aquí?

    “¿Me puede esperar aquí?” means “Can you wait for me here?” in Mexican Spanish. With a driver you address as usted, use puede. Add un momento for a brief wait.

  12. I’d like an appointment.Quisiera una cita.

    “Quisiera una cita.” means “I’d like an appointment.” in Mexican Spanish. A polite way to request an appointment at a clinic, salon, or office.

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

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

  14. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

  15. Does it include classes?¿Incluye las clases?

    “¿Incluye las clases?” means “Does it include classes?” in Mexican Spanish.

  16. Don’t touch.No toques.

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

  17. 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.

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

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

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

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

  20. Can I sit here?¿Me puedo sentar aquí?

    “¿Me puedo sentar aquí?” means “Can I sit here?” in Mexican Spanish. Conversational word order.

  21. Hold it.Sujétalo.

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

  22. Answer the phone.Contesta el teléfono.

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

  23. Can you confirm the time?¿Me confirma la hora?

    “¿Me confirma la hora?” means “Can you confirm the time?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a staff member to verify the time of your appointment.

  24. The ATM is out of cash.El cajero no tiene efectivo.

    “El cajero no tiene efectivo.” means “The ATM is out of cash.” in Mexican Spanish.

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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 role7 branches

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Not recorded17Getting a Haircut in Mexico11At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10ATMs, Cash, and Making Change9Receiving a Package9Appointments and Rescheduling8Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds6Getting a Gym Day Pass4Appointments2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Advise taking an umbrella along.1Arrival registration at a hotel/event.1Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask for confidence in the speaker’s ability/support, not factual belief in a statement.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.1Ask someone not to argue verbally.1Ask someone not to leave.1Ask someone not to touch the indicated object.1Ask someone to allow more time.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to bring the speaker up to date on missed events.1Ask someone to brush their teeth during a household routine.1Ask someone to cancel an understood booking or event.1Ask someone to care for or watch over you.1Ask someone to change the bed sheets as a household task.1Ask someone to dress smartly for an occasion.1Ask someone to end a phone call.1Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.1Ask someone to fold clothing as a household task.1Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.1Ask someone to grip securely for their own stability, e.g.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to imitate a demonstrated approach, not to physically follow the speaker.1Ask someone to increase the music volume.1Ask someone to iron clothing.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to keep an understood task, explanation or design uncomplicated.1Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.1Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to move backward immediately.1Ask someone to perform the understood action.1Ask someone to physically hold/grip an understood item, not wait.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to prepare an understood item or event.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to return an understood object to its owner or original holder.1Ask someone to return.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to solve an understood problem.1Ask someone to stop discussing a subject.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take an understood object to another indicated place away from the speaker.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to tidy or organize a closet.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 their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask someone to water the plants.1Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.1Ask the listener to fulfill an already made promise.1Ask the listener to maintain physical distance in a crowd or personal-space situation.1Ask the listener to relay an already understood message to an identified man.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the listener to turn their body around.1Ask to cover an understood item/container.1Ask to wrap an understood item, e.g.1Asking for Help Politely1Comfort someone who is crying.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.1Direct someone upstairs.1Direct the listener’s gaze downward toward an understood point.1Firm request for honesty.1Firmly tell someone to leave.1Friendly instruction to remain warmly dressed.1Give an ordinary household bathing instruction.1Give an urgent instruction to leave a place quickly.1Invite the listener to sample/taste an understood food or drink.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Optional prayer asking for strength in a difficult situation.1Politely ask someone not to smoke at the present location.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request mopping a floor as a household task.1Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.1Returns and exchanges1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1Understand a clinician’s formal request to lie down.1Wake someone who is sleeping.1
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