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CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
3. Mucho gusto.
4. El placer es mio.
ENGLISH
1. Hi I'm Laura.
4. It's my pleasure.
VOCABULARY
interjection,
hola (Peruvian) hello, hi expression
es (Mexican) is verb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"The kid is two years old." "It's a great pleasure to meet you."
GRAMMAR
Word 1 Hola Hi
Word 2 yo I
Word 2 mi my
Word 1 el the
Word 4 mo mine
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
In formal situations, while meeting someone for the first time, people in Mexico greet each
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
4 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Hola
2. Buen da
3. Nos vemos
4. Adis
ENGLISH
1. Hi.
2. Good day.
3. See you.
4. Goodbye.
VOCABULARY
interjection,
hola (Peruvian) hello, hi expression
SAMPLE SENTENCES
GRAMMAR
Word 1 Hola Hi
Word 1 nos us
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
Do not worry too much about what greeting to use in Mexico, no matter the formality level of
the situation you can always say: Hola and Adis, to say Hello or Goodbye respectively.
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
4 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Gracias
2. Muchas gracias
3. Lo aprecio mucho.
ENGLISH
1. Thank you.
VOCABULARY
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"Thank you for your help!" "Thank you for your help."
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to thank other people in various ways.
I really appreciate
Phrase 3 Lo aprecio mucho. it.
Word 1 lo it
Verb "apreciar" - to
appreciate,
conjugated in the
Word 2 aprecio appreciate
1st person singular
(I).
Thanks for
Phrase 4 Gracias por todo everything.
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Cmo ests?
4. No tan bien.
ENGLISH
4. Not so well.
VOCABULARY
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gracias (Mexican) thanks, thank you phrase, expression
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"Thank you for your help!" "Thank you for your help."
"Today is so hot!"
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask how somebody is.
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Phrase 1 Cmo ests? How are you? informal
Estoy bien,
Phrase 3 gracias. I'm fine. Thank you.
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Phrase 4 No tan bien. Not so well.
Word 1 no not
Word 2 tan so
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
You can also answer to this question saying - okay, implying the same than in English. And if
you are not feeling so well, another common informal answer you can give is: ms o menos,
meaning more or less.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
2 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
4 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Disculpa
2. Disculpe
3. Lo siento
4. Perdn
ENGLISH
3. I'm sorry.
4. Sorry.
VOCABULARY
SAMPLE SENTENCES
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Lo has visto ya? Lo aprend en la escuela.
GRAMMAR
Verb "disculpar" - to
forgive, conjugated
in the 2nd person
Word 1 disculpa forgive
singular (you) in the
informal register.
Verb "disculpar" - to
forgive, conjugated
in the 2nd person
Word 1 disculpe forgive
singular (you) in the
formal register.
Verb "sentir" - to
feel, conjugated in
Word 2 siento feel the 1st person
singular (I).
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If you accidentally bump into someone on the street, the most natural expression would be -
lo siento.
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. No, gracias.
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
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no (Iberian) no adverb
demonstrative,
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"Thank you for your help!" "Thank you for your help."
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No s qu hacer. Tengo mucho trabajo que hacer!
"I don't know what to do." "I have so much work to do!"
GRAMMAR
Word 1 no no
No, muchas
Phrase 2 gracias. No, thanks a lot.
Word 1 no no
Word 1 lo it
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Verb "sentir" - to
feel, conjugated in
Word 2
siento feel the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 3 ya already
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 4 tengo have the 1st person
singular (I).
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 2 tengo I have the 1st person
singular (I).
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
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In Mexico, it is common to refuse an invitation saying - tengo cosas que hacer. Meaning
"things to do", to avoid giving further explanation.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Hablas ingls?
2. Habla ingls?
3. S, hablo ingls.
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
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hablas (Iberian) you speak verb
no (Mexican) no adverb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
No me digas.
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask and answer the question.
Do you speak
Phrase 1 Hablas ingls? English? informal
Verb "hablar" - to
speak, conjugated
in the 2nd person
Word 1 hablas you speak
singular (you) in the
informal register.
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Word 2 ingls English
Do you speak
Phrase 2 Habla ingls? English? formal
Verb "hablar" - to
speak, conjugated
in the 2nd person
Word 1 habla you speak *formal
singular (you) in the
formal register.
Yes, I speak
Phrase 3 S, hablo ingls. English.
Word 1 s yes
Verb "hablar" - to
speak, conjugated
Word 2 hablo I speak in the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 1 no no
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*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If you go to Mexico City or any famous tourist destination you will probably find someone that
can help you in English. You should try first asking younger people.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
3. Tengo diecisiete.
4. Prefiero no decirlo.
ENGLISH
3. I am 17.
VOCABULARY
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cuntos (Mexican) how many interrogative adverb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask someone's age and to say yours.
Cuntos aos
Phrase 1 tienes? How old are you? informal
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Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 3 the 2nd person
tienes you have
singular (you) in the
informal register.
Cuntos aos
Phrase 2 tiene? How old are you? formal
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 3 tiene you have *formal
singular (you) in the
formal register.
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 1 tengo I have the 1st person
singular (I).
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Verb "preferir" - to
prefer, conjugated
Word 1
prefiero I prefer in the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 2 no not
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
Unless it is an official interview or a medical appointment, it is not common to talk about your
age in Mexico.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Yo soy americano.
2. Yo soy americana.
ENGLISH
1. I am American. (masculine)
2. I am American. (feminine)
VOCABULARY
SAMPLE SENTENCES
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to use adjectives in simple sentences.
Word 1 yo I
Word 1 yo I
Nosotros somos
Phrase 3 mexicanos. We are Mexican.
Word 1 nosotros we
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
Another way to say your nationality is by using the preposition 'de' and the country's name.
For example: Soy de Estados Unidos, or Soy de Mxico.
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
Cunto es?
(Mexican) How much is it? expression
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demonstrative
eso (Peruvian) that masculine
pronoun
no (Mexican) no adverb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
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Lo aprend en la escuela. No me digas.
"Thank you for your help!" "Thank you for your help."
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask how much something costs.
Verb "costar" - to
cost, conjugated in
Word 2 cuesta cost the 3rd person
singular (it).
Verb "costar" - to
cost, conjugated in
Word 2 cuesta cost the 3rd person
singular (it).
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Word 3 eso that
Est bien, me lo
Phrase 3 llevo. OK, I'll take it.
Word 2 bien ok
Word 3 me me
Word 4 lo it
Verb "llevar" - to
take, conjugated in
Word 5 llevo take the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 1 no no
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*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
A faster way to ask about the price of something is cunto es? meaning, "how much?" Feel
free to use this phrase in any kind of situation and setting.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
4 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Un peso
2. Diez pesos
ENGLISH
1. One peso.
2. Ten pesos.
3. 150 pesos.
4. 2430 pesos.
VOCABULARY
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dos mil (Mexican) two thousand numeral
cuatrocientos
(Mexican) four hundred numeral
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"It's ten in the morning and the air is "I'll wait for you fifty minutes max."
fresh."
GRAMMAR
Word 1 un one
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Word 2 peso peso
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If you are traveling to Mexico, considering the average prices of daily use items, bringing
about 500 pesos in your wallet will do for the day.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Qu haces?
3. Estoy estudiando.
4. Nada en especial.
ENGLISH
3. I am studying.
VOCABULARY
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demonstrative,
que (Mexican) that conjunction,interrogative
adverb
en (Mexican) in preposition
SAMPLE SENTENCES
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Tiene usted algn descuento Le dar un descuento especial.
especial hoy?
"I'll give you a special discount."
"Do you have any special discounts
today?"
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask what someone is doing.
Word 1 qu what
Word 1 qu what
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Word 3 usted you *formal
Verb "estudiar" - to
study, in gerund
Word 2 estudiando studying
form.
Word 2 en in
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If you don't feel like giving explanations about what you are doing, you can just say: no es
asunto tuyo. - "It is none of your business". But just between friends!
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Quin es?
3. Soy yo.
ENGLISH
1. Who is it?
3. It's me.
VOCABULARY
pronoun,
quin (Peruvian) who, whom interrogative adverb
es (Mexican) is verb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
Soy maestro.
"I am a teacher."
GRAMMAR
Quines son
Phrase 2 ellos? Who are they?
Word 2 yo I
Word 2 mis my
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If someone knocks at your door, the most common expression we use in Mexico is Quin? -
who? If you are the one knocking, just answer with your name, unless they are familiar with
your voice already, then just say - It's me.
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Cundo te vas?
2. Cundo se va usted?
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
va (Mexican) go verb
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interrogative adverb,
cundo (Peruvian) when masculine
exclamation, noun
en (Mexican) in preposition
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"In the end, there are two options." "You study many hours."
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Canta una cancin. En dos semanas, me voy de
vacaciones.
"Sing a song."
"I'm going on vacation in two weeks."
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask when someone is leaving.
Word 2 te you
Word 2 se yourself
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Verb "ir" - to go,
conjugated in the
Word 3 2nd person
va go
singular (you), in
the formal register.
Word 1 me me
Word 3 en in
Me voy en una
Phrase 4 semana. I leave next week.
Word 1 me me
Word 3 en in
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Word 4 una one
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
Use these phrases to ask when someone is leaving Mexico. But be aware that in different
situations such as in a social gathering if you apply this question the person might think that
you want him or her to leave soon.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. A dnde vas?
2. A dnde va usted?
3. Voy al supermercado.
4. Voy al trabajo.
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
Te acompao.
(Mexican) I go with you. expression
adverb, interrogative
dnde (Iberian) where adverb
va (Mexican) go verb
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usted (Mexican) you *formal pronoun
a (Mexican) to preposition
supermercado
(Peruvian) supermarket noun masculine
SAMPLE SENTENCES
GRAMMAR
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In this lesson you will learn how to ask where someone is going.
Word 1 a to
Word 1 a to
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Verb "ir" - to go,
conjugated in the
Word 1
voy go 1st person singular
(I).
Word 2 al to the
Word 2 al to the
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If you would like to accompany your friend to wherever he or she is going, you can say - te
acompao, meaning - I go with you.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
2. Ve derecho.
3. Gira a la derecha.
4. Gira a la izquierda.
ENGLISH
2. Go straight.
3. Turn right.
4. Turn left.
VOCABULARY
adverb, interrogative
dnde (Iberian) where adverb
en (Mexican) in preposition
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ve (Mexican) go verb
a (Mexican) to preposition
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"The pictures are hidden in the "Keep going straight and you'll see
desk." the restaurant next to the gallery."
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Al llegar a la calle principal, tuerces a la izquierda.
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask and understand basic directions.
Word 1 en in
Word 4 la the
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Phrase 3 Gira a la derecha. Turn right. informal
Verb "girar" - to
turn, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 1 gira turn
singular (you) in the
informal register.
Word 2 a to
Word 3 la the
Verb "girar" - to
turn, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 1 gira turn
singular (you) in the
informal register.
Word 2 a to
Word 3 la the
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
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It is always useful to know how to ask for basic directions, but nowadays, you can easily use
your smartphone or your GPS to find any place you are interested in.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
2. Perd el tren.
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
late, evening,
tarde (Peruvian) evening noun, adverb feminine
no (Iberian) no adverb
Por qu no?
(Mexican) Why not? expression
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"The traveler is waiting for the train." "The lunch is pleasing to you."
GRAMMAR
Por qu llegas
Phrase 1 tarde? Why are you late? informal
Verb "llegar" - to
arrive, conjugated
in the 2nd person
Word 2 llegas arrive
singular (you) in the
informal register.
Word 2 el the
Word 2 te you
Word 4 tan so
Word 2 no no
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
You can use the phrase - why not?, in Spanish Por qu no?, in the same situations that you
would use it in English.
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
3. S, aqu tiene.
4. S, pero es roja.
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
es (Mexican) it is verb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"I'm sleepy but I have to finish this "I know you are busy. But can you
report tonight." call my lawyer?"
GRAMMAR
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 1 tienes you have
singular (you) in the
informal register.
Word 2 una a
Do you have a
Phrase 2 Tiene una pluma? pen? formal
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 1 tiene you have *formal
singular (you) in the
formal register.
Word 2 una a
Word 1 s yes
Word 1 s yes
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
This same pattern "Tienes + noun" can be used to talk about subjective things as well, such
as hunger or sleep, Tienes hambre? Tienes sueo? are questions you will hear often.
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
4 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. No tengo pluma.
2. No tengo tiempo.
3. No s.
4. No entiendo.
ENGLISH
3. I don't know.
4. I don't understand.
VOCABULARY
no (Mexican) no adverb
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tengo (Iberian) I have verb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"I understand what you are saying." "Do not tell me."
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to state essential negative statements.
Word 1 no no
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 2 tengo I have the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 1 no no
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Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 2
tengo I have the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 1 no no
Verb "saber" - to
know, conjugated
Word 2 s I know in the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 1 no no
Verb "entender" - to
understand,
conjugated in the
Word 2 entiendo I understand
1st person singular
(I).
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
In every case, you can add an initial "no" to empathize that you don't - For example: No, no
entiendo.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
3. S, me gusta.
4. S, me gustan.
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
Te gusta?
(Mexican) Do you like it? expression
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picante (Costa masculine and
Rican) spicy adjective feminine
me (Mexican) I, to me pronoun
SAMPLE SENTENCES
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Me duele el estmago.
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to ask and answer affirmatively to the question.
Word 1 te to you
Verb "gustar" - to
like, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 2 gusta like singular (you),
referring to a
singular noun.
Word 3 la the
Word 1 te to you
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Verb "gustar" - to
like, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 2
gustan like singular (you),
referring to a plural
noun.
Word 1 s yes
Word 2 me to me
Verb "gustar" - to
like, conjugated in
the 1st person
Word 3 gusta like it singular (I),
referring to a
singular noun.
Word 1 s yes
Word 2 me to me
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Verb "gustar" - to
like, conjugated in
the 1st person
Word 3
gustan like them singular (I),
referring to a plural
noun.
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
If you don't know how something is called in Spanish, you can just ask the generic question -
Te gusta? - Do you like it?, when is obvious what you are referring to.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. No me gusta.
2. No me gusta esperar.
3. Lo odio.
4. Odio esperar.
ENGLISH
3. I hate this.
4. I hate waiting.
VOCABULARY
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no (Iberian) no adverb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"I don't like waiting for people." "Do you like Spanish food?"
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to say that you don't like something.
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Word 1 no no
Word 2 me to me
Verb "gustar" - to
like, conjugated in
Word 3 gusta like the 1st person
singular (I).
No me gusta
Phrase 2 esperar. I don't like waiting.
Word 1 no no
Word 2 me to me
Verb "gustar" - to
like, conjugated in
Word 3 gusta like the 1st person
singular (I).
Word 1 lo it
Verb "odiar" - to
hate, conjugated in
Word 2 odio hate the 1st person
singular (I).
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Verb "odiar" - to
hate, conjugated in
Word 1
odio hate the 1st person
singular (I).
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
In Mexico, you can say straightforward that you don't like something. But better use the
phrase: No me gusta. Since, "lo odio" might offend someone.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
2. Qu me recomienda?
4. Quiero esto.
ENGLISH
3. A coffee, please.
4. I want this.
VOCABULARY
Quiero esto.
(Mexican) I want this. expression
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por (Mexican) at, by, for, from preposition
me (Mexican) I, to me pronoun
recomienda
(Mexican) recommend verb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
Los turistas ven la puesta de Sol. Tengo que entregar un ensayo por
el final de la semana, pero yo no s
"The tourists watch the sunset."
sobre que escribir.
"I bought this book for ten pesos." "My stomach hurts."
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El nio tiene dos aos. Hay un men nuevo.
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to order at a restaurant or coffee shop.
Word 3 el the
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Word 4 men menu
Qu me What do you
Phrase 2 recomienda? recommend? formal
Word 1 qu what
Word 2 me to me
Verb "recomendar"
- to recommend,
conjugated in the
Word 3 recomienda recommend 2nd person
singular (you), in
the formal register.
Word 1 un a
Word 3 por by
Verb "querer" - to
want, conjugated in
Word 1 quiero I want the 1st person
singular (I).
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*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
The last phrase, will come handy if you have a menu with pictures. Just point at what you
want and say it - Quiero esto.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
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en (Mexican) in preposition
adverb, interrogative
dnde (Iberian) where adverb
es (Iberian) is verb
incorrecto /
incorrecta (Mexican) wrong adjective masculine - feminine
SAMPLE SENTENCES
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Est en la oficina. A dnde irs maana en la
noche?
"He is in the office."
"Where are you going tomorrow
night?"
"Excuse me, where is the train "Excuse me, I think this is my seat
station?" you are sitting on."
"Excuse me, where is the bank?" "The kid is two years old."
"That is the wrong answer." "Will you go to the movies with me?"
GRAMMAR
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In this lesson you will learn how to ask for the check and verify the change.
Word 1 me to me
Verb "traer" - to
bring, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 2 trae bring
singular (you), in
the formal register.
Word 3 la the
Word 1 en in
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Disculpe, el
Phrase 3 cambio es Excuse me, the
formal
incorrecto. change is wrong.
Word 2 el the
Qudese con el
Phrase 4 cambio. Keep the change. formal
Verb "quedar" - to
keep, conjugated in
the 2nd person
singular (you), in
Word 1 qudese you keep *formal
the formal register.
Plus reflexive
pronoun - se.
Word 3 el the
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
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In Mexico, it is accustomed to give tips to the waiter or waitress, about 10% of the total
consume.
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
4 Grammar
6 Cultural Insight
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MEXICAN SPANISH
3. Ir al cine.
4. Quieres venir?
ENGLISH
VOCABULARY
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tiene (Mexican) you have *formal verb
SAMPLE SENTENCES
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Ir al cine maana. La nia viene hacia la videocmara.
"I will go to the movie theater "The girl comes towards the video
tomorrow." camera."
Vamos!
"Let's go!"
GRAMMAR
Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 1 tienes you have
singular (you), in
the informal register.
Word 4 el the
Tiene algo
planeado el Do you have plans
Phrase 2 formal
viernes? on Friday?
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Verb "tener" - to
have, conjugated in
Word 1 the 2nd person
tiene you have *formal
singular (you), in
the formal register.
Word 4 el the
Word 2 al to the
Verb "querer" - to
want, conjugated in
the 2nd person
Word 1 quieres you want
singular (you), in
the informal register.
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*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
Another way to invite someone to come along is - vamos! - meaning "Let's go". Ir al cine,
vamos! - "I'm going to the movies, let's go".
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LESSON NOTES
CONTENTS
2 Mexican Spanish
2 English
2 Vocabulary
3 Sample Sentences
3 Grammar
5 Cultural Insight
# 25
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MEXICAN SPANISH
1. Bueno.
2. Habla Laura.
4. Hablo al rato.
ENGLISH
1. Hello. (answering)
2. This is [name].
VOCABULARY
SAMPLE SENTENCES
"Will you go to the movies with me?" "He was walking with fear."
GRAMMAR
In this lesson you will learn how to understand the basic vocabulary on the phone.
Verb "hablar" - to
speak, conjugated
Word 1 habla speak in the 3rd person
singular (it).
Word 2 al to the
*All verbs are conjugated in the Present Tense, unless it is indicated in the Important Notes
Column.
CULTURAL INSIGHT
Even if the expression - bueno, literally doesn't make much sense, it is the most common way
to answer the phone in Mexico.