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listo

English translation of listo

ready

The Spanish word 'listo', is used similar to the English equivalent 'ready'. It usually describes when someone or something is prepared or set for the actions or events about to happen. For instance, 'Estoy listo para la fiesta', means 'I am ready for the party'. However, it can also mean smart or clever when used to describe a person.


Example sentences using: listo

Estoy listo para mi examen.

English translation of Estoy listo para mi examen.

I am ready for my exam.

In this sentence, 'listo' is used to express readiness for a specific event, in this case, an exam.

El café está listo.

English translation of El café está listo.

This phrase uses 'listo' to indicate that something, here being coffee, is prepared or ready for consumption.

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El proyecto está listo para su revisión.

English translation of El proyecto está listo para su revisión.

The project is ready for review.

Here, 'listo' is used to indicate that a task or project has been completed or prepared and is ready for further action, here represented by a review.

Estoy listo para aprender.

English translation of Estoy listo para aprender.

I am ready to learn.

In this phrase, 'listo' is used to express mental or emotional preparedness for a task, in this case, learning.

Ella está lista para la fiesta.

English translation of Ella está lista para la fiesta.

She is ready for the party.

Here, 'lista' is the feminine form of 'listo', and is used to indicate readiness for an event, such as a party.

El informe está listo.

English translation of El informe está listo.

The report is ready.

This sentence utilizes 'listo' to convey that a specific task, the preparation of the report, has been completed.

Mi equipaje está listo.

English translation of Mi equipaje está listo.

My luggage is ready.

In this context, 'listo' represents that a task, here being packing luggage, is successfully completed or prepared.

¿Estás listo?

English translation of ¿Estás listo?

Are you ready?

'Listo' is used here in a question format to inquire if someone is ready or prepared for something, which is not specifically mentioned in the inquiry.

Cuando estés listo, podemos irnos.

English translation of Cuando estés listo, podemos irnos.

When you are ready, we can leave.

This sentence uses 'listo' to indicate readiness or preparedness before initiating an action, in this case, leaving.

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