This is the 8450th most frequent Spanish word.
ready
The Spanish word for "ready" is "listo/a," meaning prepared or available for immediate use or action.
The word 'lista' (feminine form of 'listo') is used to indicate readiness or preparedness for an event or activity.
Estoy lista para la reunión.
I am ready for the meeting.
Here, 'listo' (masculine form) signifies a state of being prepared to depart.
¿Estás listo para salir o necesitas más tiempo?
Are you ready to leave, or do you need more time?
In this context, 'listo' expresses intellectual or emotional preparedness for a task or challenge.