Which one should you use?
While listo para ir is often used when a destination is implied, using the reflexive form listo para irse emphasizes the act of departing the current location.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the phrase Estoy listo/lista para arrancar is used to mean "I am ready to start" or "I am ready to get going". In Mexico, the expression Estoy listo/lista para echarle ganas is used to convey being ready to tackle a task or project with determination.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree with the gender and number of the person who is ready. Use lista para ir if the person is female, and listos para ir for a group of men or a mixed-gender group. If the group consists only of females, use listas para ir. Additionally, adding the reflexive pronoun to the verb (ir $\rightarrow$ irse) as in listo para irse is very common when the intended meaning is specifically "to leave/depart" rather than just the act of traveling.
How do you pronounce it?
/listo paɾa iɾ/
Did you know?
- The word listo in listo para ir can also mean 'clever' or 'smart' in Spanish. Because of this, the sentence estoy listo can mean either 'I am ready' or 'I am clever' depending on the context.
- The past tense of 'to go' in Spanish, such as fui ('I went'), is an example of suppletion, meaning it was borrowed from the verb ser ('to be').
Examples in context
- Estoy listo para irme.I'm ready to go.This sentence shows the use of the phrase with a reflexive verb.Tatoeba #1127400 by marcelostockle, translation #1110317 by Scott
- No estaba listo para ir.I wasn't ready to go.This sentence shows a negative statement using the phrase.Tatoeba #6731383 by arh, translation #6730956 by CK
- Estoy casi listo para irme.I'm about ready to go.This sentence shows how to express being almost ready.Tatoeba #1296578 by marcelostockle, translation #250400 by CK
- Estoy listo para ir al trabajo.I am ready to go to work.
- Estoy lista para ir al concierto.I am ready to go to the concert.
- Me encuentro preparado para partir hacia la reunión.I find myself ready to go to the meeting.
- Me encuentro preparada para partir hacia el aeropuerto.I find myself ready to go to the airport.
- Estoy listo para irme de la casa.I am ready to leave the house.
- Estoy lista para irme del trabajo.I am ready to leave work.
- Estoy listo para salir con mis amigos.I am ready to go out with my friends.
- Estoy lista para salir de fiesta.I am ready to go partying.
- ¿Estás listo?Are you ready?
- Sí, estoy lista para ir al cine.Yes, I am ready to go to the movies.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are in the living room, waiting to depart for a party.
- Javier¿Estás lista para ir?Are you ready to go?
- MaríaSí, ya estoy lista para ir.Yes, I am already ready to go.
- JavierPerfecto, yo también estoy listo para ir.Perfect, I am also ready to go.
- MaríaEntonces, vámonos.Then, let's go.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ir, listo, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
