Spanish Phrase
¿Listo para pagar?
Meaning
Literally “Ready to pay?”, this question is used to check if the listener is prepared to settle a bill or make a payment. It’s a polite, concise way to move the transaction forward.
When to use
Use it in restaurants, cafés, shops, or any point‑of‑sale situation when you want to confirm that the customer is prepared to pay. It can also appear in online checkout screens or when a service provider asks if the client wants to finalize payment.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Listoparapagar
Listo (adjective)
Used as a masculine singular adjective meaning “ready”. It must agree in gender and number with the subject (e.g., lista, listos).
para + infinitive
The preposition *para* introduces an infinitive to express purpose or intention, similar to “to” in English.
pagar (infinitive)
The base form of the verb “to pay”. In this construction it follows *para* and does not change.
🗨In Conversation
¿Listo para pagar?
Ready to pay?
Sí, por favor. ¿Me trae la cuenta?
Yes, please. Could you bring me the bill?
✕Common Mistakes
Listos para pagar?
Use the singular *listo* unless you’re addressing more than one person.
¿Listo pagar?
You need the preposition *para* before the infinitive.
¿Listo para pago?
The noun *pago* means “payment”; the verb form *pagar* is required here.
↔Alternatives
¿Quieres pagar ahora?
Do you want to pay now?
¿Estás listo para pagar?
Are you ready to pay?
¿Todo bien para pagar?
Is everything okay to pay?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries waiters often ask “¿Le traigo la cuenta?” (Shall I bring the check?) before directly asking if you’re ready to pay. Using “¿Listo para pagar?” is perfectly understood, but it’s a bit more direct, so pair it with a friendly tone or a smile to keep the interaction courteous.