what are you up to
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what are you up to(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (what are you doing; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. qué haces (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?).
What are you up to this afternoon? Do you want to go to a kickboxing class?¿Qué haces esta tarde? ¿Quieres ir a una clase de kickboxing?
b. qué estás haciendo (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?).
What are you up to right now? I need you to bring me to the clinic.¿Qué estás haciendo ahorita? Necesito que me lleves a la clínica.
c. en qué andas (colloquial) (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
What are you up to later? - Nothing. Do you want to do something?¿En qué andas más tarde? – Nada. ¿Quieres hacer algo?
d. qué planeas (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?).
What are you up to on Friday? You can come to my party if you want.¿Qué planeas para el viernes? Puedes venir a mi fiesta si quieres.
2. (colloquial) (what are you doing; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
b. qué están haciendo (plural)
What are you up to today? - We have class.¿Qué están haciendo hoy? - Tenemos clase.
c. en qué andan (colloquial) (plural)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
What are you up to now? - We are going shopping, but we'll call you later.¿En qué andan ahora? – Vamos a hacer las compras, pero te llamamos más tarde.
d. qué planean (plural)
What are you up to tomorrow? I found a café that I want to go to.¿Qué planean para mañana? Encontré un café al que quiero ir.
3. (colloquial) (to express suspicion; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. qué estás tramando (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?).
What are you up to alone in this room? - Nothing. I just needed a moment to rest.¿Qué estás tramando solo en este cuarto? – Nada. Necesitaba un momento para descansar.
4. (colloquial) (to express suspicion; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. qué están tramando (plural)
What are you up to, kids? I don't trust you guys.¿Qué están tramando, niños? No confío en ustedes.
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