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Key Phrases

¿Habla inglés?

Do you speak English?

No entiendo

I don't understand

Disculpe

Excuse me

Skills You'll Learn

Basic greetings and farewells

Saludos y despedidas básicos

Asking for help or clarification

Pedir ayuda o aclaraciones

Expressing gratitude and apology

Expresar gratitud y disculparse

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

👋

Hola

oh-LAH

Hello

💬 Quick and versatile, 'Hola' is your friendly go-to greeting at any time of the day!

🇲🇽 In Mexico, a warm 'Hola' often comes with a smile and maybe even a friendly handshake or hug.

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🙏

Gracias

GRAH-syahs

Thank you

💬 Roll that 'r' for the full Spanish effect: Grracias!

🇲🇽 Expressing gratitude is highly appreciated in Mexican culture, and it often goes beyond just words.

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😊

De nada

deh NAH-dah

You're welcome

💬 Literally meaning 'of nothing,' it's a modest response to 'Thank you.'

🇲🇽 Saying 'De nada' is often accompanied by a gentle nod.

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😔

Lo siento

loh SYEN-toh

Sorry

💬 Use 'Lo siento' for apologizing, while 'Perdón' can be used for minor accidents.

🇲🇽 Apologies are appreciated in Mexican interactions, reflecting good manners.

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👋

Adiós

ah-DYOS

Goodbye

💬 Say goodbye like a pro: Ah-dee-ohs!

🇲🇽 Goodbyes can often last a while with Mexicans, entailing more conversation on the doorstep.

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👍

SEE

Yes

💬 A simple and affirming word pronounced like 'see.'

🇲🇽 A nod is often coupled with saying 'Sí' in agreement.

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👎

No

NOH

No

💬 No need to worry about this: it's the same as in English!

🇲🇽 'No' is straightforward, but expect attempts at persuasion after you use it.

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🙏

Por favor

pawr fah-vawr

Please

💬 Place it at the end of your requests to be extra polite.

🇲🇽 Mexicans appreciate politeness shown through simple phrases like 'Por favor.'

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🤔

No entiendo

no en-TYEN-doh

I don't understand

💬 A helpful phrase for when language barriers get in the way.

🇲🇽 Showing a willingness to understand can often lead to helpful locals explaining further.

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