Spanish Phrase
La primera fase ya está lista.
Meaning
The sentence means 'The first phase is already ready.' It indicates that the initial stage of a project or process has been completed ahead of schedule or earlier than expected.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to inform a colleague, client, or friend that the first part of a multi‑step task has been finished and is ready to move on to the next step.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Laprimerafaseyaestálista
Definite article (La)
Used before feminine singular nouns to specify a particular item.
Ordinal adjective (primera)
Matches the gender and number of the noun it modifies; here it agrees with 'fase' (feminine singular).
Noun (fase)
A feminine singular noun meaning 'phase' or 'stage'.
Adverb (ya)
Means 'already' and is placed before the verb to indicate that something has happened earlier than expected.
Verb estar + adjective (está lista)
The verb 'estar' is used for temporary states; it agrees with the subject in person and number, and the adjective 'lista' matches the feminine singular subject.
Adjective agreement (lista)
The adjective 'listo/a' must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes; here it is feminine singular.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo va el proyecto?
How's the project going?
La primera fase ya está lista.
The first phase is already ready.
✕Common Mistakes
La primera fase ya está listo.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun 'fase', so it should be 'lista', not 'listo'.
La primera fase ya está listo.
Same agreement issue; also avoid using 'ya está listo' when referring to a feminine noun.
La primero fase ya está lista.
Ordinal adjectives must match gender; use 'primera' for feminine nouns.
↔Alternatives
La primera etapa ya está preparada.
The first stage is already prepared.
Ya terminamos la primera fase.
We've already finished the first phase.
La fase uno está completa.
Phase one is complete.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking workplaces, it is common to give quick status updates using concise sentences like this. The adverb 'ya' adds a sense of progress and can be used to reassure listeners that work is moving forward. Remember that 'fase' and 'etapa' are interchangeable, but 'fase' sounds slightly more technical, while 'etapa' is more general.