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    Listo (en. Ready/clever)

    /ˈlisto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Being prepared or ready to act.
    I'm already ready to go out.
    Ya estoy listo para salir.
    A person who is clever or intelligent.
    He is very clever at solving problems.
    Es muy listo para resolver problemas.
    Someone who has a clear mind and knows what they are doing.
    He knew the business and was prepared in the negotiation.
    Conoció el negocio y se mostró listo en la negociación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'listus', meaning prudent or skillful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be ready
    To be prepared for something.
    estar listo
    Ready for action
    To be completely ready to do something immediately.
    listo para la acción
    To be smarter than hunger
    To be very clever or ingenious.
    ser más listo que el hambre

    Related Words

    Ruler
    A thin bar of material, often used for measuring.
    listón
    Measuring stick
    A standard of measure or criterion.
    listón de medidores
    Quick-witted
    Someone who thinks quickly and effectively.
    listo de mente

    Slang Meanings

    Ready in the sense of being clever or shrewd.
    That boy is very clever; he always finds a way to come out on top.
    Ese chico es muy listo, siempre encuentra la forma de salir ganando.
    Used in contexts of immediate preparation.
    Come on, we are ready for the party!
    ¡Vamos, que estamos listos para la fiesta!