el listo
ready · smart · clever
Puede describir a alguien preparado para hacer algo o a una persona con rapidez mental y buena capacidad para entender las cosas.
The word "listo" in Spanish has a couple of common meanings:
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Ready: When referring to being prepared or ready for something. For example, "Estoy listo para irme" means "I am ready to go."
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Clever/Smart: When referring to someone who is intelligent or quick-witted. For example, "Eres muy listo" means "You are very smart."
The applicable meaning typically depends on the context in which it is used.
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Examples
Pon la mesa, todo está listo.adjective
Set the table, everything is ready.
Estoy listo para salir ahora.adjective
I am ready to leave now.
Ellas están listas para la clase.adjective
They are ready for the class.
Los niños están listos para jugar en el parque.adjective
The children are ready to play in the park.
¿Estás lista para cocinar hoy?adjective
Are you ready to cook today?
Mi hermano es un niño muy listo.adjective
My brother is a very smart boy.
¿Quién es el listo del grupo?noun
Who is the clever one in the group?
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