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"Be ready" is a phrase which is often translated as "está listo", and "verb" is a noun which is often translated as "el verbo". Learn more about the difference between "be ready" and "verb" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. está listo (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be ready to leave by 10:00.Está lista para salir antes de las 10:00.
b. esté listo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Be ready to show the clients up when they arrive.Esté listo para hacer subir los clientes cuando lleguen.
a. estén listos (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Be ready to start straight after lunch.Estén listos para empezar justo después de almorzar.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. estar listo
The packages will be ready to be mailed this afternoon.Los paquetes estarán listos para enviar por correo esta tarde.
a. estar dispuesto
A writer should be ready to revise a manuscript at the editor's request.Un escritor debe estar dispuesto a revisar un manuscrito a la petición del editor.
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