¿estás con?
The Spanish phrase for "are you with?" is ¿estás con?
This phrase is used to ask if someone is currently in the company of another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word con is a preposition meaning "with".
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the preposition con cannot end a sentence. You must include a pronoun or a noun after it, such as in the phrase ¿estás con alguien? (are you with someone?).
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not end a sentence with the word con. You must always follow it with a noun or a pronoun.
Did you know?
- The word con is part of the rare group of Spanish prepositions that can merge with pronouns. For example, con and mí become conmigo and con and ti become contigo.
- The preposition con is used in the common Spanish idiom con pelos y señales, which means to describe something 'in great detail' or 'with every single hair and sign'.
- In some Latin American countries, ¿estás con…? is used colloquially to ask if someone agrees with an idea or is 'on board' with a plan, similar to the English 'are you with me?'
Examples in context
- Señor Martínez, ¿está usted con nosotros en esta reunión?Mr. Martínez, are you with us in this meeting?
- Disculpe, ¿está usted acompañándonos en este evento?Excuse me, are you accompanying us to this event?
- Oye, ¿estás con nosotros en esta fiesta?Hey, are you with us at this party?
- ¿Vienes con nosotros al cine?Are you coming with us to the movies?
- Chicos, ¿se unen a nosotros en la excursión?Guys, are you joining us on the trip?
