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How to Say ‘I am ready to order.’ in Spain Spanish

Estoy listo para pedir.

ehs-TOY LEES-toh PAH-rah peh-DEER

[ehs-TOY LEES-toh PAH-rah peh-DEER]

💬 Usage Tip: [Para] plus an action often means [ready to] or [about to]: [listo para pedir], [listo para salir]. If you're a woman, say [Estoy lista para pedir].

Phrase Breakdown

Estoy

[ehs-TOY]

I am

First person singular of estar, used for states or conditions.

Example

Estoy listo para pedir. Ya he decidido.

I am ready to order. I have already decided.

listo

[LEES-toh]

ready

Means ready; listo changes with gender if the speaker is female: lista.

Example

Estoy listo para pedir. Solo espero al camarero.

I am ready to order. I'm just waiting for the waiter.

para

[PAH-rah]

to / for

Here para introduces purpose: ready in order to order.

Example

Estoy listo para pedir. Estoy aquí para disfrutar.

I am ready to order. I am here to enjoy.

pedir

[peh-DEER]

to order

Verb meaning to ask for food or drinks in a restaurant.

Example

Estoy listo para pedir. Quiero pedir primero las bebidas.

I am ready to order. I want to order the drinks first.

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