Lista (en. List)

/ˈlista/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: A set of elements or people organized in a specific order.

Example Sentence: I need to make a shopping list for the supermarket.

Necesito hacer una lista de compras para el supermercado.

Definition: A record or list of things or people.

Example Sentence: The guest list for the wedding is complete.

La lista de invitados para la boda está completa.

Definition: A format in which options or alternatives are presented.

Example Sentence: The task list helps me organize my work.

La lista de tareas me ayuda a organizar mi trabajo.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'lista', which means 'embroidered' or 'marked line'.

Common Phrase: blacklist

Meaning: A set of people or things that are excluded or prohibited.

lista negra

Common Phrase: to be ready

Meaning: To be prepared or have done one's homework.

tener lista

Common Phrase: to put on the list

Meaning: To add something or someone to a specific record.

poner en la lista

Related Word: selection

Description: A set of chosen options.

selección

Related Word: index

Description: Ordered list of elements, typically in a document.

índice

Related Word: order

Description: Organized arrangement of elements.

orden

Slang Meaning: To be aware of everything.

Example: She is smart; she always knows what is happening.

Ella es lista, siempre sabe lo que pasa.

Slang Meaning: To make a plan or strategy.

Example: They have a list to win the game.

Tienen una lista para ganar el juego.