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314 results- I need money.Necesito dinero.
“Necesito dinero.” means “I need money.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Request / express a need.
- There is time.Hay tiempo.
“Hay tiempo.” means “There is time.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Everyday Conversation. Reassure / encourage.
- At the same time.Al mismo tiempo.
“Al mismo tiempo.” means “At the same time.” in Mexican Spanish. Say events/actions happen simultaneously.
- What a surprise!¡Qué sorpresa!
“¡Qué sorpresa!” means “What a surprise!” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Reactions. React / give an opinion.
- I know when.Sé cuándo.
“Sé cuándo.” means “I know when.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- I need my phone.Necesito mi teléfono.
“Necesito mi teléfono.” means “I need my phone.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Wants and Needs. Request / express a need.
- I feel scared.Tengo miedo.
“Tengo miedo.” means “I feel scared.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Feelings. Share personal information.
- I hope not.Espero que no.
“Espero que no.” means “I hope not.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. React / give an opinion.
- You’re wrong.Estás equivocado / equivocada.
“Estás equivocado / equivocada.” means “You’re wrong.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- At the moment.En este momento.
“En este momento.” means “At the moment.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Time and Frequency. Respond / explain.
- Tea or coffee?¿Té o café?
“¿Té o café?” means “Tea or coffee?” in Mexican Spanish. Offer a choice between tea and coffee during hospitality/ordering.
- I’m not happy.No estoy feliz.
“No estoy feliz.” means “I’m not happy.” in Mexican Spanish. Can express an unhappy emotional state or dissatisfaction; estoy descontento/descontenta is more specifically dissatisfied.
- He is ready.Él está listo.
“Él está listo.” means “He is ready.” in Mexican Spanish. Ready for an action; ser listo means being clever, a different meaning.
- I have breakfast.Desayuno.
“Desayuno.” means “I have breakfast.” in Mexican Spanish. Describe having breakfast as an ordinary routine/activity.
- I’m kidding.Estoy bromeando.
“Estoy bromeando.” means “I’m kidding.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Share personal information.
- I know this.Esto lo sé.
“Esto lo sé.” means “I know this.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- I know enough.Sé lo suficiente.
“Sé lo suficiente.” means “I know enough.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- I know the truth.Sé la verdad.
“Sé la verdad.” means “I know the truth.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- I know your name.Sé tu nombre.
“Sé tu nombre.” means “I know your name.” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Respond / explain.
- Is there time?¿Hay tiempo?
“¿Hay tiempo?” means “Is there time?” in Mexican Spanish. This expression belongs to Conversation. Ask a question.
- I have friends.Tengo amigos.
“Tengo amigos.” means “I have friends.” in Mexican Spanish. Share social background. Feminine alternative: Tengo amigas.
- That’s boring.Es aburrido.
“Es aburrido.” means “That’s boring.” in Mexican Spanish. Evaluate an activity as boring. Feminine alternative: Es aburrida.
- I’m going alone.Voy solo.
“Voy solo.” means “I’m going alone.” in Mexican Spanish. Explain travelling without companions. Female speaker: Voy sola.
- For the first time.Por primera vez.
“Por primera vez.” means “For the first time.” in Mexican Spanish. Mark that an understood experience/action is happening for the first occasion.
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