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Requests · Easy · 0 · Everyday

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Requests74Keeping a Conversation Going62Getting Around Mexico57Home Together50Conversation45Shopping and Paying42Travel and Directions42Health and Getting Help38Making Plans35Food and Eating Together30Everyday Statements26Health and Safety26Food and Dining25Boundaries and Disagreements21Clearing Up Misunderstandings20Reactions19Relationships and Family16Everyday Affection12Describing Symptoms at a Clinic9Encouragement and Celebration9Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp8Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers8Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds8Romance8Taking a Pet to the Vet8A Beach Day in Mexico6Airports and Luggage6Asking Someone Out6Buying Produce at a Mexican Market6Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Home Repairs and Utilities6Going to the Dentist5Receiving a Package5Time and Frequency5Viewing an Apartment and Moving In5At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Calling Emergency Services4Cooking Together4Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet4Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand4Rental Car Pickup and Return4Taking a Taxi in Mexico4Talking About Family4Visiting Someone’s Home4Apologizing3Asking About Accessible Entrances3Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico3Buying Intercity Bus Tickets3Feelings and Check-ins3Household Chores3Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand3Splitting the Bill and Tipping3Talking About How Often3Work and Shifts3Appointments and Rescheduling2At a Gas Station in Mexico2At a Mexican Bakery2Everyday Actions2Food Allergies and Ingredients2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Hotel Check-In and Checkout2School Pickup and Talking to Teachers2Walking Directions2Actions and Encouragement1Asking for Help Politely1Disagreeing Politely1Encouraging Someone1Making Plans with Friends1Missing Someone and Showing Affection1Natural Reactions and Replies1Parking and Paying at a Meter1Saying No Politely1Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions1Visiting a Pharmacy1

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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. 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 →
  5. 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 →
  6. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  8. 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 →
  9. 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 →
  10. 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 →
  11. 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 →
  12. It’s apartment four.Es el departamento cuatro.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. 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 →
  14. Can I get a refund?¿Me hacen un reembolso?

    “¿Me hacen un reembolso?” means “Can I get a refund?” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  16. How much per load?¿Cuánto cuesta la carga?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  17. 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 →
  18. Shorter on the sides.Más corto a los lados.

    “Más corto a los lados.” means “Shorter on the sides.” in Mexican Spanish.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. 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 →
  20. 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 →
  21. Get ready.Prepárate.

    “Prepárate.” means “Get ready.” in Mexican Spanish. Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  22. Don’t cry.No llores.

    “No llores.” means “Don’t cry.” in Mexican Spanish. Comfort someone who is crying.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  23. 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 →
  24. Pick it up.Recógelo.

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

    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)41Neutral27Formal (usted)6
Conversation role6 branches

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

Give instructions40Make a request36Ask a question12Share information12Reassure or encourage3Warn or report a problem3
Situations49 branches

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

Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds8Getting a Haircut in Mexico6Receiving a Package5At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner4ATMs, Cash, and Making Change4Appointments and Rescheduling2Getting a Gym Day Pass2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Arrival registration at a hotel/event.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 bring an understood object here toward the speaker.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 keep already shared information private.1Ask someone to lower their voice without demanding complete silence.1Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.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 return.1Ask someone to set the table before a meal.1Ask someone to stop discussing a subject.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.1Asking for Help Politely1Comfort someone who is crying.1Direct attention to an indicated place or item.1Direct someone to ask the already identified man for information.1Direct someone upstairs.1Direct the listener’s gaze downward toward an understood point.1Encourage someone to sleep/rest.1Firm request for honesty.1Firmly tell someone to leave.1Invite the listener to sample/taste an understood food or drink.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.1Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.1Tell someone to prepare for the understood next activity.1Wake someone who is sleeping.1
Gender forms1 branches

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neutral74
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

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Not recorded74
Learning collections2 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core62Expansion12
Vocabulary families119 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.

45151736
Coverage gap value3 branches

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

45032351
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

133224317
Confusion risk3 branches

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

133323218
Spanish word count2 branches

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

1–3474–627
Usefulness score3 branches

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

44752334
Difficulty score2 branches

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

21–305931–4015
Vocabulary contribution3 branches

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

1–365084–61
Review dates3 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-23402026-11-11322026-11-142
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)74
Source batches2 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-2340Not recorded34
Review methods3 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.40Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.32Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.2
Difficulty rubric versions1 branches

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274
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added40Not recorded34
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded74
Length difficulty factor5 branches

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62592301339124
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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43032727566301
Grammar difficulty factor10 branches

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

131861581517725523494163202101
Idiom difficulty factor3 branches

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

0684561
Unique Vocabulary Families85 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline93 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline3 branches

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1–368054–61
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No40Not recorded34