How to Say ‘Are you free?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Está libre?
es-TA LEE-breh
[es-TA LEE-breh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: Ask this through the window or as you open the door. In Spain a green light or a libre "free" sign on the roof means the taxi is available.
Phrase Breakdown
Está
[es-TA]
is
From the verb 'estar'; used for states or current conditions.
El restaurante está casi completo.
The restaurant is almost full.
libre
[LEE-breh]
free / available
Adjective meaning not occupied; used to ask if a taxi is available.
El taxi está libre.
The taxi is free.
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