Spanish Phrase
Ten todos los documentos listos.
Meaning
A direct command meaning “Have all the documents ready.” It is used to tell someone to ensure that every required paper is prepared and in order.
When to use
Use this phrase in a workplace or academic setting when you need a colleague, assistant, or teammate to finish gathering and preparing all necessary paperwork before a deadline.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tentodoslosdocumentoslistos.
Imperative of tener
"Ten" is the informal (tú) affirmative imperative form of the verb "tener" (to have).
Direct object agreement
"todos los documentos" is a plural masculine direct object; the article and adjective must match in gender and number.
Adjective agreement
"listos" agrees with "documentos" (masculine plural).
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes entregar el informe mañana?
Can you hand in the report tomorrow?
Ten todos los documentos listos para entonces.
Have all the documents ready by then.
✕Common Mistakes
Tienes todos los documentos listos.
"Tienes" is the present indicative, not a command. Use "Ten" for the imperative.
Ten todos los documentos listo.
The adjective must agree in number with "documentos"; use "listos".
Tenemos todos los documentos listos.
"Tenemos" is first‑person plural; the command should be directed to the listener.
↔Alternatives
Ten preparados todos los documentos.
Have all the documents prepared.
Asegúrate de que todos los documentos estén listos.
Make sure all the documents are ready.
Prepara todos los documentos.
Prepare all the documents.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking workplaces, the informal imperative "ten" is common among peers or when a manager has a close relationship with the staff. For a more formal tone, use the usted form: "Tenga todos los documentos listos." Also, Spanish speakers often pair the command with a deadline to avoid ambiguity.