Spanish - Making Plans

¿Estás libre ___?

Are you free ___?

Meaning: Are you free ___?

When to use: Use this to ask if someone is available at a specific day or time, for example: ¿Estás libre el sábado?

Tip: Sometimes learners say 'disponible' instead of 'libre' — 'libre' is more natural in casual plans.

¿Quieres ___?

Do you want to ___?

Meaning: Do you want to ___?

When to use: Use before an activity verb phrase, like salir or ir al cine, to invite someone.

¿Qué tal ___?

How about ___?

Meaning: How about ___?

When to use: Use to suggest a time, place, or activity, or to offer an idea in conversation.

Nos vemos en ___.

Let's meet at ___.

Meaning: Let’s meet at ___.

When to use: Use this to suggest meeting at a specific place (for times say: Nos vemos a las ___).

Tip: Don't use 'Nos vemos en' alone with a time—say 'Nos vemos a las' for times.

¿Qué hora te queda bien?

What time works for you?

Meaning: What time works for you?

When to use: Use this informal question to ask someone for a suitable time (tú form).

Me queda bien ___.

I can do ___.

Meaning: I can do ___.

When to use: Say this to indicate a time or date works for you (Me queda bien + time/day).

Tip: Beginner learners sometimes say 'Estoy bien' for availability. Use 'Me queda bien' or 'Me viene bien' for schedules.

No puedo ir.

I can't make it.

Meaning: I can’t make it.

When to use: Use this to decline because you are unavailable.

¿Mejor hacemos ___?

Can we do ___ instead?

Meaning: Can we do ___ instead?

When to use: Use to suggest an alternative plan, time, or place.

Entonces quedamos para ___.

Let's plan for ___.

Meaning: Let’s plan for ___.

When to use: Use to confirm a plan, especially a time or date.

¿Qué hacemos?

What should we do?

Meaning: What should we do?

When to use: Use this to ask for ideas or suggestions about plans with someone you know.

¿Dónde nos vemos?

Where should we meet?

Meaning: Where should we meet?

When to use: Use this to ask directly about the meeting place.

¿Qué día te queda mejor?

What day is best for you?

Meaning: What day is best for you?

When to use: Use this to ask which day is most convenient (tú form).

¿Quién más viene?

Who else is coming?

Meaning: Who else is coming?

When to use: Use this to ask who will attend an informal plan.