Listo: ready
Pronunciation: LEES-toh (stress the capital letters)
Listo means “ready” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: ready; clever
- How to say it: LEES-toh
- Forms: listo, lista, listos, listas
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “listo” means and how to use it
Listo means “ready” with estar and “clever” or “smart” with ser. The verb changes the meaning.
Other translations: ready, smart, done.
Forms of “listo”
| Describes | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | listo | listos |
| Feminine | lista | listas |
Adjectives agree with the noun they describe.
Examples with audio
- Estoy listo para salir.I am ready to go.
- Mi hija es muy lista.My daughter is very smart.
- ¿Estás lista?Are you ready?
Usage tip
This is a classic ser/estar pair: “está listo” (he is ready) versus “es listo” (he is clever). Also used alone as “¡Listo!” meaning “done” or “okay.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “ready” in Spanish?
“ready” in Spanish is “listo.” It is pronounced LEES-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “listo”?
Say LEES-toh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
How does “listo” change for feminine and plural?
The forms are “listo,” “lista,” “listos,” and “listas.”
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