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lista

list

noun adjective LEES-tah Less Common

Also means

ready

Usage Note

Lista as a noun means a written list or roll call. As an adjective it means 'ready' or 'clever/smart' — ¿Estás lista? means 'Are you ready?' (said to a woman). The adjective uses estar for the 'ready' sense and ser for 'clever'. Pasar lista is the set phrase for taking attendance.

Examples

"Hice una lista de compras."

Natural Translation

I made a shopping list.

Literal Translation

I-made a list of shopping

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