lista de tareas pendientes
/lista de taɾeas pendjentes/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'to-do list' is translated into Spanish as lista de tareas pendientes.
The term is used to describe a list of errands.
Meaning: list of errands (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lista (list), de (of), tareas (tasks) and pendientes (pending/outstanding).
Which one should you use?
The most widely used and formal way to say 'to-do list' in Spanish is lista de tareas. Another formal expression for 'to-do list' is lista de quehaceres, which is appropriate for household tasks or chores. In everyday conversations, you can use lista de pendientes to refer to a personal to-do list. Another informal way to say 'to-do list' is cosas por hacer.
Did you know?
- The term pendientes used in lista de tareas pendientes is also the common Spanish word for 'earrings'.
- While lista means 'list' in this context, the same word is also used in Spanish to mean 'smart' or 'clever' when describing a person.
- In many Spanish-speaking workplaces, you might hear people simply refer to their 'pendientes' as a noun, rather than a full phrase.
Examples in context
- Tengo una lista de tareas pendientes para completar hoy.I have a to-do list to complete today.
- Debo revisar mi lista de quehaceres antes de salir de casa.I need to check my to-do list before leaving the house.
- Necesito organizar mi lista de pendientes para mañana.I need to organize my to-do list for tomorrow.
- Antes de irme, debo revisar mis tareas pendientes.Before leaving, I need to check my to-do list.
- ¿Ya tienes preparada tu agenda de actividades para esta semana?Have you already prepared your to-do list for this week?
- Tengo que revisar mi lista de tareas pendientes.I have to check my to-do list.
- Tengo una lista de tareas pendientes para hoy.I have a to-do list for today.
- ¿Puedes revisar mi lista de tareas pendientes?Can you check my to-do list?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are planning their Saturday morning errands.
- MateoElena, ¿tienes la lista de tareas pendientes?Elena, do you have the to-do list?
- ElenaSí, la tengo en mi teléfono.Yes, I have it on my phone.
- MateoPerfecto, así no olvidamos nada.Perfect, that way we won't forget anything.
- ElenaMuy bien, vamos a empezar.Very well, let's get started.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
