Listas (en. Lists)

/ˈlistas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Collection of organized elements or data.
I have a shopping list that I need to follow.
Tengo una lista de compras que debo seguir.
A group of people chosen for a specific purpose.
The candidate lists were published yesterday.
Las listas de candidatos se publicaron ayer.
Record of items, tasks, or matters to be carried out.
I made a to-do list for the weekend.
Hice una lista de tareas para el fin de semana.

Etymology

From the Latin 'listatus', which means 'list'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be on the list
To be considered or selected for something.
estar en la lista
to have a blacklist
To be excluded or rejected.
tener una lista negra
to put on a list
To add an item to a record or set.
poner en lista
waiting list
A group of people waiting to be attended to or selected.
lista de espera

Related Words

listing
Document or set that presents items in list form.
listado
to list
Action of enumerating or presenting in list form.
listar
strip
Thin rod that can form a visual list.
listón

Slang Meanings

List of people or things to be avoided.
She put me on her list, I can’t go to that party.
Ella me puso en su lista, no puedo ir a esa fiesta.
To have everything prepared or to be in control.
Today I am ready for anything that comes my way.
Hoy estoy lista para cualquier cosa que venga.