Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say All Done in Spanish
Listo · phrase · LEES-toh
The most common way to say 'all done' in Spanish is 'listo,' a versatile word that can mean ready, done, or finished depending on context. Other natural expressions include 'ya terminé' (I already finished) and 'ya está' (it's done now), each carrying slightly different nuances.
Listo is pronounced LEES-toh with the stress on the first syllable. The 'i' sounds like the 'ee' in 'see,' and the final 'o' is a clean, short vowel.
¡Listo! Ya terminé de limpiar la cocina.
All done! I finished cleaning the kitchen.
all done in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for all done, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| listo | all done | LEES-toh | Default, widely understood |
| ya terminé | all done | used when emphasizing personal completion of a task | |
| ya está | all done | common in Latin America to signal something is finished |
How Native Speakers Use Listo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Completing a task
Ya está lista la cena.
Dinner is all done.
Using the feminine form 'lista' to agree with the feminine noun 'cena.'
At a restaurant
Ya terminamos, puede traer la cuenta.
We're all done; you can bring the check.
Polite way to signal you've finished eating.
With children
¿Ya acabaste? ¡Muy bien, ya está!
Are you all done? Great, that's it!
Parents often use 'ya está' with young children to confirm completion.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Listo
Gender mismatch
Incorrect: La tarea está listo.
Correct: La tarea está lista.
Listo must agree in gender with the noun it describes — tarea is feminine, so use 'lista.'
Literal translation
Incorrect: Todo hecho.
Correct: Ya terminé. / Listo.
While 'todo hecho' is grammatically possible, it sounds unnatural. Native speakers prefer 'listo,' 'ya terminé,' or 'ya está.'
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Common Questions About all done in Spanish
- What is the difference between listo and ya terminé?
- Listo functions as a quick, all-purpose declaration that something is ready or finished, while 'ya terminé' specifically emphasizes that you personally have completed a task.
- Can listo mean 'ready' as well as 'all done'?
- Listo carries both meanings depending on context — '¿estás listo?' means 'are you ready?' while '¡listo!' after finishing a task means 'all done!'
- How do you say 'almost done' in Spanish?
- The most natural phrasing is 'ya casi termino' (I'm almost done) or 'ya mero' in Mexican Spanish, which is a colloquial way to say 'almost there.'