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Requests · Easy · neutral · 2

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Keeping a Conversation Going312Conversation240Requests186Making Plans182Getting Around Mexico162Home Together143Shopping and Paying126Everyday Statements119Health and Getting Help114Food and Eating Together99Travel and Directions98Clearing Up Misunderstandings94Food and Dining90Boundaries and Disagreements54Health and Safety51Encouragement and Celebration47Reactions46Everyday Affection42Everyday Actions41Feelings and Check-ins37Relationships and Family36Feelings23Everyday Conversation22Romance21Ordering at a Mexican Fruit Stand19Actions and Encouragement17Time and Frequency17Mexico City Metro and Bus Transfers16Airports and Luggage15Appointments and Rescheduling14Calls, Texts, and WhatsApp14Home Repairs and Utilities13Getting a Haircut in Mexico12School Pickup and Talking to Teachers12Work and Shifts12Buying Produce at a Mexican Market11Going to the Dentist11Ordering at a Mexican Taco Stand11Viewing an Apartment and Moving In11At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10ATMs, Cash, and Making Change10Attending a Soccer Match in Mexico10Finding a Lost Phone or Wallet10Household Chores10Receiving a Package10Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds10Visiting a Pharmacy10At a Mexican Bakery9Describing Symptoms at a Clinic9Hotel Check-In and Checkout9Small Talk and Follow-Up Questions9Taking a Pet to the Vet9Walking Directions9A Beach Day in Mexico8Asking Someone Out8Food Allergies and Ingredients8Parking and Paying at a Meter8Rental Car Pickup and Return8Splitting the Bill and Tipping8Taking a Taxi in Mexico8Apologizing7Asking About Accessible Entrances7Buying Intercity Bus Tickets7Calling Emergency Services7Making Plans with Friends7Missing Someone and Showing Affection7At a Gas Station in Mexico6Encouraging Someone6Talking About Family6Visiting Someone’s Home6Asking for Help Politely5Cooking Together5Getting a Gym Day Pass5Natural Reactions and Replies5Greetings and Introductions4Talking About How Often4Disagreeing Politely3Saying No Politely3Wants and Needs3Wants, Needs, and Obligations3Talking About How You Feel2

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Easy186Beginner46Moderate8
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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. Can you hear me?¿Me escuchas?

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  3. Can you do me a favor?¿Me puedes hacer un favor?

    “¿Me puedes hacer un favor?” means “Can you do me a favor?” in Mexican Spanish. Natural conversational order.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  4. Turn it on.Enciéndelo.

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  6. 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.

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  7. 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 →
  8. 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 →
  9. 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 →
  10. 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 →
  11. Where’s an ATM?¿Dónde hay un cajero?

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  13. 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 →
  14. Wait here.Espera aquí.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  15. 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 →
  16. 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 →
  17. Is drying included?¿Incluye el secado?

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

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

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  19. 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 →
  20. 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 →
  21. 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 →
  22. 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 →
  23. It’s apartment four.Es el departamento cuatro.

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

    EasyEssentialEnglish first →Spanish first →
  24. Can I sit here?¿Me puedo sentar aquí?

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

    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)118Neutral53Formal (usted)15
Conversation role7 branches

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

Make a request112Give instructions103Ask a question35Share information18Reassure or encourage5Warn or report a problem4Manage the conversation1
Situations114 branches

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

Not recorded15Getting a Haircut in Mexico12Appointments and Rescheduling10At a Laundromat or Dry Cleaner10Receiving a Package10ATMs, Cash, and Making Change9Returns, Exchanges, and Refunds8Getting a Gym Day Pass4Appointments2Taking a Taxi in Mexico2Advise taking an umbrella along.1Allow an understood person or thing to leave. This selects literal release.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 a trusted person or partner to remain with the speaker.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 locking an understood item.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 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 do the laundry.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 leave the current physical arrangement unchanged.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 remain in the indicated location.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 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 consider the understood suggestion.1Ask the listener to follow the speaker’s advice.1Ask the listener to fulfill an already made promise.1Ask the listener to lock a door with a key.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 accompany someone who is leaving.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 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.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.1Leave an understood object alone or as it is. For a feminine object, déjala.1Make a respectful request for quiet.1Optional prayer asking for strength in a difficult situation.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 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.1Set 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
Who or what gender refers to1 branches

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Not recorded186
Learning collections3 branches

The fixed introductory collection and editorial Core or Expansion placements.

Core124Expansion47Not recorded15
Vocabulary families279 branches

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

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Vocabulary familiarity3 branches

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

Everyday124Less common47Not recorded15
Reusability3 branches

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

4128542316
Coverage gap value4 branches

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

41103655625
Ambiguity risk3 branches

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

181258347
Confusion risk3 branches

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

173371242
Spanish word count2 branches

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1–31214–665
Usefulness score3 branches

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

4117548321
Difficulty score2 branches

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

21–3014731–4039
Vocabulary contribution3 branches

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

1–31570284–61
Review dates5 branches

When the recorded editorial review was performed.

2026-10-231032026-11-11662026-10-1092026-10-1962026-11-142
Editorial quality1 branches

Recorded review status and quality classification.

Reviewed for Spanish (Mexico)186
Source batches3 branches

Editorial import batches where source information is recorded.

photo-batches-01-15-2026-10-23103Not recorded77LinguaDual 2026-10-19 batch 16
Review methods6 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.103Editorial estimate for Mexican Spanish using phrase length, vocabulary, structure and context.56Individual editorial review for Mexican Spanish, with difficulty and usefulness estimates.12Editorial rules: templates, topic/role density, context dependence, and same-topic word-family overlap8Editorial review; initial difficulty and usefulness estimates.6Editorial review of requested command phrases1
Source review decisions2 branches

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

Added109Not recorded77
Introductory speakers1 branches

The speaker roles recorded for the fixed introductory dialogue.

Not recorded186
Length difficulty factor5 branches

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

6739440271221321
Vocabulary difficulty factor6 branches

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

37046021961551309
Grammar difficulty factor11 branches

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

13436288261723101420129121611238257212
Idiom difficulty factor4 branches

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

01684146282
Reuse difficulty factor4 branches

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

0112-264-48-62
Unique Vocabulary Families188 branches

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New Families Vs Baseline197 branches

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New Vocabulary Vs Baseline4 branches

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1–3161015Not recorded94–61
Pronunciation Included2 branches

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No118Not recorded68