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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

“¿Puede quitarle volumen?” means “Could you take out some bulk?” in Mexican Spanish.

“Lava la ropa.” means “Do the laundry.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to do the laundry.

“¿Lo puedo devolver?” means “Can I return it?” in Mexican Spanish. Use lo for an item referred to with a masculine noun, such as el pantalón. Use la for a feminine noun, such as la camisa.

“Lava los platos.” means “Wash the dishes.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to wash dishes after a meal.

“No lo olvides.” means “Don’t forget it.” in Mexican Spanish. Remind someone not to forget an understood task or item.

“Guarda el secreto.” means “Keep it secret.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to keep already shared information private.

“Llena la botella.” means “Fill up the bottle.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to fill an understood bottle.

“Sube las escaleras.” means “Go up the stairs.” in Mexican Spanish. Direct someone upstairs.

“Baja el volumen.” means “Turn it down.” in Mexican Spanish. Request a decrease in device or music volume.

“Pon la mesa.” means “Set the table.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to set the table before a meal.

“Ayúdame a encontrarlo.” means “Help me find it.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask for help searching for an understood missing item.

“Lávate las manos.” means “Wash your hands.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to wash their hands in an ordinary hygiene routine.

“Haz la cama.” means “Make the bed.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask someone to make the bed as a household task.

“No tengas miedo.” means “Don’t be afraid.” in Mexican Spanish. Reassure a familiar listener not to be afraid in an understood situation.

“No repitas eso.” means “Don't do that again.” in Mexican Spanish. Set a clear boundary against repetition of an understood action.

“No me interrumpas.” means “Don't interrupt me.” in Mexican Spanish. Ask listener not to interrupt the speaker in conversation.