sí
neutral
The basic word is sí, and in Colombia people also say claro for "of course". Listo is a very Colombian way to say "yes, okay, done".
Meaning: affirmative answer (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| sí | neutral |
| Claro | everyday |
| Listo | Colombia, agreeing to a plan |
Listo answers a request or a plan, like "okay, will do". It does not answer a yes or no question about facts.
When do people say it?
Colombians often add a polite word, as in sí, señor or sí, señora, especially with older people or in service situations.
Did you know?
- In Colombia listo literally means "ready", and that is how it came to mean "okay".
Examples in context
- Sí, claro, con mucho gusto.Yes, of course, with pleasure.
- ¿Nos vemos a las cinco? Listo.See you at five? Okay.
- Sí, señora, ya se lo llevo.Yes, ma'am, I'll bring it to you now.
Example conversation
Andrés asks his friend Laura to meet him after work in Cali.
- Andrés¿Vamos a comer algo después del trabajo?Shall we get something to eat after work?
- LauraSí, claro.Yes, of course.
- Andrés¿A las seis?At six?
- LauraListo, nos vemos.Okay, see you then.
