A1 Expression Neutro

Estoy listo/a.

I am ready.

Pratique

Significado

Used to confirm one's preparedness.

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Contexto cultural

In Spain, '¿Estás?' (Are you?) is often used as a shorthand for '¿Estás listo?'. The word 'listo' is sometimes used as an exclamation meaning 'Done!' or 'Fixed!' after repairing something. Argentinians might use 'Ya está' more frequently than 'Estoy listo' in casual settings to indicate they are finished with a task.

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Gender Check

If you are a woman, always use 'lista'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!

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The 'Ser' Trap

Calling yourself 'listo' with 'ser' might sound like you are bragging about your IQ!

Significado

Used to confirm one's preparedness.

💡

Gender Check

If you are a woman, always use 'lista'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!

⚠️

The 'Ser' Trap

Calling yourself 'listo' with 'ser' might sound like you are bragging about your IQ!

Teste-se

Choose the correct form for a woman speaking.

Hola, ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estoy lista

Women use the 'a' ending, and 'estar' is used for readiness.

Fill in the missing verb.

Nosotros ______ listos para la clase.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estamos

'Nosotros' requires the 'estamos' form of the verb estar.

Match the phrase to the meaning.

Ser listo vs Estar listo

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: To be smart vs To be ready

'Ser' describes a trait (intelligence), 'Estar' describes a state (readiness).

Complete the dialogue.

Camarero: ¿Están listos para pedir? Cliente: Sí, ______ listos.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estamos

The client is likely speaking for a group, matching the waiter's plural question.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Recursos visuais

Ser vs Estar with 'Listo'

Ser Listo
Smart / Clever A personality trait
Estar Listo
Ready / Prepared A temporary state

Banco de exercicios

4 exercicios
Choose the correct form for a woman speaking. Choose A1

Hola, ____.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estoy lista

Women use the 'a' ending, and 'estar' is used for readiness.

Fill in the missing verb. Fill Blank A1

Nosotros ______ listos para la clase.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estamos

'Nosotros' requires the 'estamos' form of the verb estar.

Match the phrase to the meaning. situation_matching A2

Ser listo vs Estar listo

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: To be smart vs To be ready

'Ser' describes a trait (intelligence), 'Estar' describes a state (readiness).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Camarero: ¿Están listos para pedir? Cliente: Sí, ______ listos.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: estamos

The client is likely speaking for a group, matching the waiter's plural question.

🎉 Pontuação: /4

Perguntas frequentes

2 perguntas

Yes! 'La cena está lista' is the standard way to say dinner is ready.

No, 'listo' is much more common in daily conversation. 'Preparado' sounds a bit more like 'well-trained'.

Frases relacionadas

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Preparado/a

synonym

Prepared

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Terminado/a

similar

Finished

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Ya voy

builds on

I'm coming

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