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Requests · Easy · 6 · 2

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Keeping a Conversation Going111Conversation96Requests75Making Plans57Home Together52Everyday Statements51Getting Around Mexico46Health and Getting Help36Shopping and Paying32Clearing Up Misunderstandings30Feelings and Check-ins28Boundaries and Disagreements26Feelings25Food and Eating Together24Travel and Directions20Food and Dining19Everyday Affection14Health and Safety14Encouragement and Celebration13Everyday Conversation12Relationships and Family10Romance10Household Chores9Everyday Actions7Actions and Encouragement5Airports and Luggage5Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds5Appointments and Rescheduling4At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Buying Produce at a Mexican Market4Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp4Cooking Together4Making Plans with Friends4Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Talking About How You Feel4Visiting a Pharmacy4Apologizing3Calling Emergency Services3Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet3Missing Someone and Showing Affection3Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand3Walking Directions3Wants and Needs3Wants, Needs, and Obligations3Work and Shifts3Asking About Accessible Entrances2Asking Someone Out2At a Mexican Bakery2Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico2Buying Intercity Bus Tickets2Describing Symptoms at a Clinic2Encouraging Someone2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Greetings and Introductions2Home Repairs and Utilities2Natural Reactions and Replies2Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand2Saying No Politely2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions2Taking a Pet to the Vet2Viewing an Apartment and Moving In2Visiting Someone’s Home2Asking for Help Politely1Disagreeing Politely1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Going to the Dentist1Hotel Check-In and Checkout1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Reactions1Receiving a Package1Splitting the Bill and Tipping1Taking a Taxi in Mexico1Time and Frequency1

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  1. Can you speak slowly?¿Puedes hablar despacio?

    “¿Puedes hablar despacio?” means “Can you speak slowly?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Requests. Ask a question.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  2. 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 →
  3. 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.

    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’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 →
  6. 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 →
  7. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  9. 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 →
  10. Speak louder.Habla más fuerte.

    “Habla más fuerte.” means “Speak louder.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask the listener to speak louder so they can be heard.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  11. Don’t move.No te muevas.

    “No te muevas.” means “Don’t move.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to hold their position, e.g.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  12. Help me sit down.Ayúdame a sentarme.

    “Ayúdame a sentarme.” means “Help me sit down.” in Mexican Spanish. Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. Help me get up.Ayúdame a levantarme.

    “Ayúdame a levantarme.” means “Help me get up.” in Mexican Spanish. Request physical help to rise, not tell someone to stand independently.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  14. Get your things.Toma tus cosas.

    “Toma tus cosas.” means “Get your things.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to gather/take their belongings before leaving.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. Don’t go.No te vayas.

    “No te vayas.” means “Don’t go.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone not to leave.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. Please pull over.Oríllese, por favor.

    “Oríllese, por favor.” means “Please pull over.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. Who is it with?¿Con quién es?

    “¿Con quién es?” means “Who is it with?” in Mexican Spanish. Ask who will see you after an appointment has been booked.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  18. I bought it yesterday.Lo compré ayer.

    “Lo compré ayer.” means “I bought it yesterday.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. Do I have to sign?¿Tengo que firmar?

    “¿Tengo que firmar?” means “Do I have to sign?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  20. Are there dryers available?¿Hay secadoras disponibles?

    “¿Hay secadoras disponibles?” means “Are there dryers available?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  21. When can I pick it up?¿Cuándo puedo recogerlo?

    “¿Cuándo puedo recogerlo?” means “When can I pick it up?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Do I need a lock?¿Necesito un candado?

    “¿Necesito un candado?” means “Do I need a lock?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. Can we meet today?¿Podemos vernos hoy?

    “¿Podemos vernos hoy?” means “Can we meet today?” in Mexican Spanish. Natural informal meeting; reunirnos suits a meeting context.

    EasyHighEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Please stop.Por favor, para.

    “Por favor, para.” means “Please stop.” in Mexican Spanish. Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.

    EasyHighEnglish 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)57Neutral14Formal (usted)4
Conversation role5 branches

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

Give instructions52Make a request51Ask a question17Reassure or encourage3Share information2
Situations61 branches

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

Not recorded7At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4Appointments and Rescheduling3Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds3Getting a Gym Day Pass2Advise taking an umbrella along.1Appointments1Ask a driver to pull over. This form addresses usted.1Ask a familiar listener not to pressure the speaker to hurry.1Ask for a personal promise or assurance from a familiar listener.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 leave.1Ask someone to answer the ringing phone.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 care for or watch over you.1Ask someone to change the bed sheets as a household task.1Ask someone to do the laundry.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 hold their position, e.g.1Ask someone to imitate a demonstrated approach, not to physically follow the speaker.1Ask someone to iron clothing.1Ask someone to keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to look up an understood word in a dictionary or reference.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to stop discussing a subject.1Ask someone to sweep the floor.1Ask someone to take out household trash.1Ask someone to tidy or organize a closet.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 follow the speaker’s advice.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 speak louder so they can be heard.1Ask the listener to turn their body around.1Delegate responsibility for an understood task to the listener.1Direct someone to go home, e.g.1Direct someone upstairs.1Encourage someone to sleep/rest.1Getting a Haircut in Mexico1Optional prayer asking for strength in a difficult situation.1Politely ask listener to stop an understood ongoing act.1Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.1Receiving a Package1Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.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.1Request physical help to sit, not tell someone to sit independently.1Returns and exchanges1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Understand a clinician’s formal request to lie down.1
Gender forms3 branches

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neutral73feminine1masculine1
Who or what gender refers to3 branches

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Not recorded73noun1object1
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core46Expansion22Not recorded7
Vocabulary families120 branches

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

poder6ayudame3favor3piso3ropa3tener3dame2incluir2lava2palabra2sigue2telefono2volumen2acuestese1apresures1aspira1ayer1baja1barre1basura1botella1busca1cama1cambia1candado1casa1cepillate1cita1clases1closet1cobran1compre1confia1consejo1contesta1cosas1cree1cuelga1cuida1cumple1date1deja1despacio1devolver1dia1dientes1dios1disponibles1distancia1dobla1donde1duerme1ejemplo1empaque1encargate1encontrarlo1escaleras1estacionarme1firmar1fuerte1fuerza1guarda1haber1habla1hablar1haz1horario1interrumpas1kilo1lavate1levantarme1llego1llena1lleva1manos1manten1mesa1miedo1muevas1necesitan1necesito1olvides1ordena1orillese1otra1paraguas1plancha1plantas1platos1podemos1pon1ponme1promesa1querer1quien1quitarle1recogerlo1registrar1repetir1repitas1riega1sabanas1saca1secado1secadoras1secreto1sentarme1ser1sube1talla1tema1tengas1ticket1toma1traer1trapea1vayas1ve1vernos1vuelta1
Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

Everyday, less common and specialized vocabulary, considered separately from grammatical difficulty.

Everyday43Less common25Not recorded7
Reusability3 branches

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

45052035
Coverage gap value4 branches

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

4423252553
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

236320119
Confusion risk3 branches

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

341121213
Spanish word count1 branches

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

1–375
Usefulness score3 branches

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

448516311
Difficulty score2 branches

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

21–305231–4023
Vocabulary contribution2 branches

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

1–364011
Review dates4 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23522026-11-11162026-10-1062026-10-191
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)75
Source batches3 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2352Not recorded22LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 11
Review methods5 branches

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

Individual 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.52Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.11Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap6Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.5Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.1
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added53Not recorded22
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded75
Vocabulary difficulty factor7 branches

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

32941761028580281
Grammar difficulty factor11 branches

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

13308101071771652552042326292121
Idiom difficulty factor4 branches

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

066456282
Reuse difficulty factor2 branches

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

044-231
Unique Vocabulary Families79 branches

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None recorded11incluir2acuestese1apresures1aspira1baja1barre1basura1botella1busca1cambia1candado1cepillate1cita1clases1closet1cobran1compre1confia1contesta1cosas1cree1cuelga1cuida1cumple1date1deja1devolver1dientes1dobla1ejemplo1empaque1encargate1encontrarlo1escaleras1estacionarme1firmar1fuerza1habla1haz1horario1interrumpas1kilo1lavate1levantarme1llego1lleva1manten1muevas1necesitan1ordena1orillese1otra1paraguas1plancha1plantas1pon1ponme1promesa1quien1quitarle1recogerlo1registrar1repetir1repitas1riega1sabanas1saca1secado1secadoras1secreto1sube1talla1tema1ticket1trapea1vayas1vernos1volumen1
New Families Vs Baseline86 branches

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Not recorded6None recorded5piso3ropa3incluir2lava2palabra2acuestese1apresures1aspira1baja1barre1basura1botella1busca1cama1cambia1candado1cepillate1cita1clases1closet1cobran1compre1contesta1cosas1cree1cuelga1cuida1cumple1date1deja1devolver1dientes1dios1dobla1duerme1ejemplo1empaque1encargate1encontrarlo1escaleras1firmar1fuerza1guarda1habla1haz1horario1interrumpas1kilo1lavate1levantarme1lleva1manos1manten1muevas1necesitan1ordena1orillese1paraguas1plancha1plantas1platos1pon1ponme1promesa1quien1quitarle1recogerlo1registrar1repitas1riega1sabanas1saca1secado1secadoras1secreto1sentarme1sube1tema1ticket1toma1trapea1vayas1vernos1volumen1
New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–364Not recorded605
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No59Not recorded16