Spanish Phrase
¿Todo listo?
Meaning
Literally ‘All ready?’, this short question asks whether everything is prepared for the next step. It can be used to confirm that a plan, a meal, a trip, or any activity is set to go.
When to use
Use it right before you start something – before a meeting, a dinner, a trip, or when you hand over a task. It’s informal and works in both personal and semi‑professional settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Todolisto
Todo (indefinite pronoun)
Used as a pronoun meaning 'everything' or 'all', it can stand alone without a noun.
listo (adjective)
Means 'ready' or 'set'. When placed after a noun or pronoun it works like the English 'ready'.
Ellipsis of the verb ‘estar’
In casual speech the verb ‘estar’ is often omitted, so ‘¿Todo listo?’ is short for ‘¿Está todo listo?’
🗨In Conversation
¿Todo listo?
All set?
Sí, ya está todo listo. Sólo falta la música.
Yes, everything’s ready. We just need the music.
✕Common Mistakes
Todo listo.
Missing the question mark changes it from a question to a statement meaning ‘Everything is ready.’
¿Todo está listo?
The verb ‘estar’ is optional; adding it is not wrong, but the shorter form is more natural in casual speech.
¿Todo listo?
Pronouncing ‘todo’ with a hard ‘d’ (/tɔ.do/) sounds non‑native; the correct Spanish sound is a soft dental /ð/.
↔Alternatives
¿Todo preparado?
Everything prepared?
¿Ya está todo listo?
Is everything ready already?
¿Listos?
Ready?
¿Todo está listo?
Is everything ready?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries this phrase is very informal and often spoken with a rising intonation that signals a quick check‑in. It’s common in family gatherings, school projects, and even in the workplace when the atmosphere is relaxed. Avoid using it in very formal written communication; instead, opt for the full sentence ‘¿Está todo listo?’