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Keeping a Conversation Going126Getting Around Mexico119Requests117Making Plans110Shopping and Paying106Conversation102Home Together88Travel and Directions85Food and Eating Together82Health and Getting Help76Food and Dining73Everyday Statements68Health and Safety37Clearing Up Misunderstandings36Relationships and Family31Boundaries and Disagreements27Reactions24Everyday Affection19Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand18Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers15Encouragement and Celebration14Airports and Luggage12Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp12Getting a Haircut in Mexico12School Pickup and Talking to Teachers12Appointments and Rescheduling11Feelings and Check-ins11Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand11Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds11Time and Frequency11At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10ATMs, Cash, and Making Change10Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico10Buying Produce at a Mexican Market10Receiving a Package10Viewing an Apartment and Moving In10At a Mexican Bakery9Describing Symptoms at a Clinic9Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet9Going to the Dentist9Home Repairs and Utilities9Romance9Taking a Pet to the Vet9A Beach Day in Mexico8Hotel Check-In and Checkout8Rental Car Pickup and Return8Work and Shifts8Buying Intercity Bus Tickets7Food Allergies and Ingredients7Asking About Accessible Entrances6Asking Someone Out6Calling Emergency Services6Parking and Paying at a Meter6Splitting the Bill and Tipping6Taking a Taxi in Mexico6Visiting Someone’s Home6Feelings5Talking About Family5Visiting a Pharmacy5Apologizing4At a Gas Station in Mexico4Cooking Together4Talking About How Often4Getting a Gym Day Pass3Household Chores3Saying No Politely3Everyday Actions2Walking Directions2Wants, Needs, and Obligations2Actions and Encouragement1Asking for Help Politely1Disagreeing Politely1Encouraging Someone1Greetings and Introductions1Making Plans with Friends1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Natural Reactions and Replies1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Talking About How You Feel1Wants and Needs1

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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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. Turn it off.Apágalo.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Go home.Ve a casa.

    “Ve a casa.” means “Go home.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone to go home, e.g.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  5. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. Where’s an ATM?¿Dónde hay un cajero?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. Two centimeters, please.Dos centímetros, por favor.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. Wait here.Espera aquí.

    “Espera aquí.” means “Wait here.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to remain in the indicated location.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  10. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Do you charge by the kilo?¿Cobran por kilo?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Does it include classes?¿Incluye las clases?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Don’t touch.No toques.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Are there any appointments today?¿Hay citas para hoy?

    “¿Hay citas para hoy?” means “Are there any appointments today?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a clinic, salon, or office whether it has a slot today.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. I’m expecting a package.Estoy esperando un paquete.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. It’s apartment four.Es el departamento cuatro.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Answer the phone.Contesta el teléfono.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Just a trim, please.Solo un despunte, por favor.

    “Solo un despunte, por favor.” means “Just a trim, please.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Can you use the meter?¿Puede usar el taxímetro?

    “¿Puede usar el taxímetro?” means “Can you use the meter?” in Mexican Spanish. Taxímetro means the fare meter in the taxi.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Get out quickly.Sal rápido.

    “Sal rápido.” means “Get out quickly.” in Mexican Spanish. Give an urgent instruction to leave a place quickly.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
Technical Specs
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.

Familiar (tú)52Neutral52Formal (usted)13
Conversation role6 branches

What the phrase does in a conversation. A phrase can have several standardized roles, such as asking, answering or sharing information.

Make a request61Give instructions51Ask a question22Share information18Warn or report a problem4Reassure or encourage3
Situations61 branches

The specific setting recorded by the editorial review. Not every phrase has a named situation.

Getting a Haircut in Mexico12At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10Receiving a Package10Appointments and Rescheduling9ATMs, Cash, and Making Change9Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds8Getting a Gym Day Pass3Appointments2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Arrival registration at a hotel/event.1Ask a trusted person or partner to remain with the speaker.1Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.1Ask for physical cooperation carrying the indicated 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 answer the ringing phone.1Ask someone to bring an understood object here toward the speaker.1Ask someone to do the laundry.1Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.1Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.1Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to imitate a demonstrated approach, not to physically follow the speaker.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.1Ask someone to perform the understood action.1Ask someone to pick up an understood object.1Ask someone to put an understood object away for storage.1Ask someone to remain in the indicated location.1Ask someone to return.1Ask someone to take an understood object to another indicated place away from the speaker.1Ask someone to turn off an understood device.1Ask someone to turn on an understood device.1Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.1Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.1Ask the listener to consider the understood suggestion.1Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask to accompany someone who is leaving.1Comfort someone who is crying.1Direct attention to an indicated place or item.1Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.1Direct someone to go home, e.g.1Direct someone upstairs.1Direct the listener’s gaze downward toward an understood point.1Encourage someone to sleep/rest.1Firm request for honesty.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.1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1Politely ask someone not to smoke at the present location.1Politely direct someone to an indicated place away from the speaker, without a hostile dismissal.1Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.1Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.1Request a decrease in device or music volume.1Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.1Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.1Returns and exchanges1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Wake someone who is sleeping.1
Gender forms2 branches

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neutral116masculine1
Who or what gender refers to2 branches

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Not recorded116object1
Learning collections2 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core101Expansion16
Vocabulary families176 branches

Browse recorded word families shared by phrases. These editorial family labels may not be dictionary headwords.

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Reusability3 branches

Editorial score for how broadly an expression can be reused; higher scores indicate more reuse.

48852138
Coverage gap value3 branches

Editorial estimate of how much the phrase adds to the collection’s practical coverage.

48133056
Ambiguity risk3 branches

Editorial score for how strongly meaning can depend on context; higher values indicate more ambiguity.

166231320
Confusion risk3 branches

Editorial estimate of the chance of confusing the expression with another; higher values indicate more risk.

165226326
Spanish word count2 branches

Explore shorter and longer expressions using the recorded Spanish word count.

1–3634–654
Usefulness score3 branches

The detailed editorial usefulness score, distinct from the three usefulness labels.

47353836
Difficulty score2 branches

Scores run from 5 to 100. These ten-point ranges show the finer distribution within difficulty bands.

21–309931–4018
Vocabulary contribution3 branches

Recorded number of vocabulary-family contributions; it is not a learner’s vocabulary size.

1–3970194–61
Review dates3 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-11-11642026-10-23512026-11-142
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)117
Source batches2 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

Not recorded66photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2351
Review methods3 branches

How the recorded editorial ratings were assigned. These are assessments rather than measured learning outcomes.

Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.54Individual editorial meaning/context/grammar review; difficulty-v2 vocabulary/reuse recomputed against reconciled 1414-card deck. Supplemental ratings are editorial estimates, not recall or CEFR measurements.51Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.12
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

The version of the editorial difficulty rubric used for a phrase.

2117
Source review decisions2 branches

The recorded action taken when a phrase was reviewed in a source batch.

Not recorded66Added51
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded117
Length difficulty factor5 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

6399381216313011
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

460330214560562
Grammar difficulty factor11 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

62882313219121710207255164103233121
Reuse difficulty factor3 branches

Recorded points for this component of the difficulty score. See each phrase for the assessment note.

068-245-44
Unique Vocabulary Families115 branches

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None recorded19mas4cajero3billete2billetes2cita2cobran2compre2corto2incluir2largo2maquina2paquete2reembolso2seco2abajo1aceite1apagalo1aquí1atras1baja1barba1botella1camisa1cancelar1candado1capas1carga1centimetros1chicos1clases1confirmar1contesta1cosas1costar1cuatro1dar1dejarlo1dejelo1dejeme1departamento1despiertate1despunte1detergente1devolver1dio1discutas1ejemplo1empaque1enciendelo1encontrarlo1entrega1escaleras1firmar1fleco1fria1fumes1grites1guardalo1guia1habla1hacen1hazlo1horario1interrumpas1kilo1lavado1lavate1levantarme1llevalo1llores1manana1mancha1mientas1muevas1necesitan1piensalo1planchar1poco1portero1preguntale1pruebalo1quien1quitarle1rapido1reagendar1recepcion1recibi1recogelo1recogerlo1recorta1registrar1registrate1repitas1retirar1retuvo1secado1secadoras1secreto1silencio1sin1sirve1sube1tarda1taxímetro1ticket1tijeras1timbre1toques1traelo1tres1vayas1veinte1volumen1vuelve1
New Families Vs Baseline125 branches

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None recorded13mas4cajero3billete2billetes2cita2cobran2compre2corto2guarda2incluir2largo2lava2maquina2mira2paquete2reembolso2seco2abajo1aceite1apagalo1aquí1atras1baja1barba1botella1camisa1cancelar1candado1capas1carga1centimetros1chicos1clases1confirmar1contesta1cosas1costar1cuatro1dar1dejarlo1dejelo1dejeme1departamento1despiertate1despunte1detergente1devolver1dio1discutas1duerme1ejemplo1empaque1enciendelo1encontrarlo1entrega1escaleras1firmar1fleco1fria1fumes1grites1guardalo1guia1habla1hacen1hazlo1horario1interrumpas1kilo1lavado1lavate1levantarme1llevalo1llores1manana1mancha1manos1mientas1muevas1necesitan1piensalo1planchar1platos1poco1portero1preguntale1pruebalo1quedate1quien1quitarle1rapido1reagendar1recepcion1recibi1recogelo1recogerlo1recorta1registrar1registrate1repitas1retirar1retuvo1ropa1secado1secadoras1secreto1sentarme1silencio1sin1sirve1sube1tarda1taxímetro1ticket1tijeras1timbre1toma1toques1traelo1tres1vayas1veinte1volumen1vuelve1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–31030134–61
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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Not recorded66No51