listo
everyday, Colombia
The most Colombian way to say "OK" is listo. Friends say dale for "go ahead", and de una means "sure, right away". It is also called Okay.
Meaning: agreement (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| listo | everyday, Colombia |
| Dale | casual |
| Okay | neutral |
| De una | slang, Colombia |
Listo confirms a plan or ends a conversation, as in "okay, then". De una is more energetic and tells the other person you agree at once.
Which one should you use?
Okay is also used in Colombia but sounds borrowed. Using listo sounds more natural.
Did you know?
- De una literally means "in one", and it comes from the idea of doing something in one go.
Examples in context
- Listo, nos vemos a las ocho.Okay, see you at eight.
- ¿Vamos por un helado? De una.Shall we get ice cream? Sure.
- Dale, yo te acompaño.Okay, I will go with you.
Example conversation
Two friends, Mónica and Esteban, make plans in Medellín.
- Mónica¿Vamos al cine mañana?Shall we go to the movies tomorrow?
- EstebanDe una.Sure.
- MónicaA las siete en el centro comercial.At seven at the mall.
- EstebanListo.Okay.
