Listo

In Spanish, 'listo' (masculine singular) and 'lista' (feminine singular) primarily signifies 'ready,' 'prepared,' or 'clever.' It indicates a state of being in a state of readiness for an action, task, or event. The word can describe both physical and mental preparedness. It can also imply intelligence or shrewdness. Its context determines its precise meaning, emphasizing a state of completion or availability for a specific purpose. The variations 'listos' (masculine plural) and 'listas' (feminine plural) are also used.

Listo meaning with examples

• 1. ¿Ya estás listo para salir? (Are you ready to leave yet?). Before the concert, the musicians made sure their instruments were tuned, their sheet music organized, and each was mentally prepared. They declared, '¡Listos!' ready to wow the crowd. The band's readiness was obvious; everything was arranged.
• 2. La cena está lista, ven a comer. (Dinner is ready, come eat.). After hours of cooking and preparation, the host invited all the guest to the table. They were filled with joy that the time finally arrived. The food, carefully crafted from seasonal ingredients, was delicious.
• 3. El plan está listo para ejecutarse mañana. (The plan is ready to be executed tomorrow.). The project manager reviewed the timeline, and ensured that all resources were secured, the team met their goals to prepare for tomorrow's launch.
• 4. María es muy lista para los negocios. (Maria is very clever in business.). María's quick thinking allowed her to spot business opportunities where others saw dead ends. Her acumen enabled her to avoid costly errors and grow the company. The success was clear.