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Spanish Phrase

Tu cuarto ya está listo.

/tu ˈkwaɾto ʝa esˈta ˈlisto/
Meaning"Your room is already ready."
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Meaning

The sentence tells someone that their room has been prepared and is ready for use. It conveys a sense of completion, often after cleaning, arranging furniture, or setting up a hotel room.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you want to inform a guest, roommate, or family member that their bedroom or personal space is ready. It’s common in hotels, hostels, shared apartments, or when a parent finishes tidying a child’s room.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Tucuartoyaestálisto

1

Tu (possessive adjective)

Indicates ownership and agrees in gender and number with the noun that follows.

2

cuarto (noun)

Masculine singular noun meaning “room” or “bedroom”.

3

ya (adverb)

Means “already”; placed before the verb to stress that something has happened earlier than expected.

4

está (verb estar)

Third‑person singular present of estar, used for temporary states, conditions, or locations.

5

listo (adjective)

Means “ready” or “prepared”. It must agree with the gender of the noun (listo for masculine, lista for feminine).

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Mi habitación está lista?

Is my room ready?

Tu cuarto ya está listo.

Your room is already ready.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Tu cuarto ya es listo.

    Use estar (está) for temporary states like "ready"; ser (es) describes permanent characteristics.

  • Tu cuarto ya está lista.

    The adjective must match the gender of "cuarto" (masculine). "Lista" would be correct only with a feminine noun like "habitación".

  • Ya tu cuarto está listo.

    While understandable, the natural word order places "ya" before the verb.

↔Alternatives

  • Tu cuarto está listo.

    Your room is ready.

  • Tu habitación ya está preparada.

    Your bedroom is already prepared.

  • Ya tienes tu cuarto listo.

    You already have your room ready.

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Cultural Tip

In most Spanish‑speaking countries, "cuarto" usually refers to a bedroom, while "habitación" is a more formal term for any room. "Listo" can also mean “smart” or “clever,” so context is key. If you’re speaking to someone you don’t know well, replace "tu" with the formal "su" (e.g., "Su cuarto ya está listo").