Spanish Phrase
¿Tienes una playlist lista?
Meaning
The speaker is asking if the listener already has a playlist that’s ready to play, perhaps for a party, workout, or road trip. The word *lista* here means ‘prepared’ rather than ‘a list of songs’. It’s a casual, everyday question.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to know whether someone has already put together a set of songs for an event, a study session, or any situation where music is needed. It works best in informal settings with friends or classmates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tienesunaplaylistlista?
Tienes
Second‑person singular present of the verb *tener* (to have). Used for asking about possession.
una playlist
Indefinite article *una* + English loanword *playlist* (feminine in Spanish).
lista
Adjective agreeing in gender and number with *playlist*; means ‘ready’ or ‘prepared’.
Interrogative punctuation
Spanish questions begin with ¿ and end with ?, even when the sentence is short.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes una playlist lista?
Do you have a ready playlist?
Sí, la acabo de terminar. ¿Quieres escucharla?
Yes, I just finished it. Do you want to listen?
✕Common Mistakes
¿Tienes una playlist listo?
Use *lista* (feminine) because *playlist* is feminine; *listo* would be masculine and sound incorrect.
¿Tienes una playlist listas?
Adjective must match the singular noun; *listas* is plural.
Tienes una playlist lista?
Missing opening inverted question mark makes the sentence ambiguous in written Spanish.
↔Alternatives
¿Ya tienes una lista de reproducción preparada?
Do you already have a prepared playlist?
¿Tienes una playlist lista para la fiesta?
Do you have a playlist ready for the party?
¿Hay alguna playlist lista?
Is there any playlist ready?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries, the English word *playlist* is widely used, especially among younger speakers, but you’ll also hear *lista de reproducción*. Both are feminine, so adjectives like *lista* must agree. In formal contexts you might prefer the full Spanish term.