puesto para lo que sea
/pwesto paɾa lo ke sea/from spelling rules
The English phrase "down for whatever" can be translated into Spanish as puesto para lo que sea.
This expression is used informally to indicate that you are willing to participate in any activity or follow any plan that is suggested.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might use Estoy al cien para lo que sea to mean you are a hundred percent down for whatever. In Spain, a common way to express this is Estoy disponible para lo que surja, meaning you are available for whatever comes up.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, the word puesto can also mean that someone is 'drunk' or 'high', creating a potential double entendre in informal settings.
- The word puesto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'post'. Both derive from the Latin root meaning 'to place' or 'to put'.
- The Spanish word puesto literally means 'put' or 'placed', so saying you are 'puesto' for something is like saying you are 'placed' or 'set' for it.
Examples in context
- Cuando se trata de conseguir el éxito, estoy dispuesto a todo.When it comes to achieving success, I'm down for whatever.
- Como chef, me encuentro abierto a cualquier cosa y siempre busco nuevas experiencias culinarias.As a chef, I am down for whatever and always seek new culinary experiences.
- Chicos, estoy listo para lo que sea esta noche.Guys, I'm down for whatever tonight.
- No importa qué, me apunto a cualquier cosa que hagamos este fin de semana.No matter what, I'm down for whatever we do this weekend.
- No tengo planes, así que estoy puesto para lo que sea.I don't have plans, so I'm down for whatever.
Example conversation
María and Javier are deciding what to do on a Friday night.
- MaríaTengo ganas de hacer algo divertido hoy.I feel like doing something fun today.
- JavierYo también, estoy puesto para lo que sea.Me too, I'm down for whatever.
- María¿Quieres ir al cine o a caminar?Do you want to go to the movies or go for a walk?
- JavierCualquiera de las dos me parece bien, María.Either one sounds good to me, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lo, para, puesto, que, CC BY-SA 4.0.
