Meaning
La expresión «Are you free» se utiliza en inglés para preguntarle a alguien si tiene tiempo disponible. Es una forma común y amigable de iniciar una conversación o invitar a alguien a hacer algo juntos, como salir a tomar un café, reunirse para estudiar o asistir a un evento.
Cuando preguntas «Are you free», estás interesado en saber si la persona no tiene compromisos o tareas que atender en un momento específico. Esta frase es útil tanto en situaciones formales como informales. Por ejemplo, puedes decir: «Are you free tomorrow to discuss the project?» (¿Estás libre mañana para discutir el proyecto?) o en un contexto más casual: «Are you free this weekend?» (¿Estás libre este fin de semana?).
Consejo: Asegúrate de especificar el día o el momento al que te refieres para evitar confusiones y facilitar una respuesta clara.
Today's Sentences
- Are you free to talk?
- Are you free for drinks?
- Are you free this weekend?
- Are you free for lunch today?
- Are you free for coffee?
- Writer's Note
01
Are you free to talk?
Situation 1
Hey, are you free to talk?
Yes I am.
What’s up?
¿Qué pasa?
I wanted to ask your opinion about the new project.
Sure.
Let’s have a quick meeting.
Tengamos una reunión rápida.
Situation 2
I’d really like to talk it over in person.
Are you free to talk now?
I can do a quick virtual meeting.
Send me the details and I’ll join the group.
02
Are you free for drinks?
Situation 1
What are you doing on Thursday?
Work but no plans after. Why?
Are you free for drinks?
Sounds great! I’m off at 7.
Situation 2
Hey, what are you doing this weekend?
I’m going to a family BBQ this Sunday.
Are you free for drinks on Saturday night?
I am.
May I ask if it's a special occasion?
¿Puedo preguntar si es una ocasión especial?
03
Are you free this weekend?
Situation 1
Hey!
It’s so nice bumping into you!
¡Es tan agradable encontrarnos!
Hi!
I haven’t seen you in such a long time.
No te he visto en tanto tiempo.
Are you free this weekend?
Let’s grab lunch.
Vamos a almorzar.
I’d love to.
Give me your number and I’ll message you.
Dame tu número y te enviaré un mensaje.
Situation 2
Are you free this weekend?
Of course, why do you ask?
I want to learn how to ride a bike.
Let's take out the bike from the garage and we'll go practice.
04
Are you free for lunch today?
Situation 1
I’d like to talk about an office issue.
Sure, it’s almost 12.
Are you free for lunch today?
¿Estás libre para almorzar hoy?
Yes, we can talk over lunch.
Ok.
Let me free up my afternoon schedule.
Déjame liberar mi agenda de la tarde.
Situation 2
Are you free for lunch today?
Yes I am.
Did you want to have lunch together?
¿Quieres almorzar juntos?
I didn’t have breakfast and now I’m starving.
Sure, let’s go get some lunch!
05
Are you free for coffee?
Situation 1
Are you busy right now?
I’m a bit busy with this portfolio. Why?
Are you free for coffee?
Actually, I’d love a coffee break.
Situation 2
Are you free for coffee?
Sure, I could use a break.
Is everything ok?
I couldn’t sleep last night. So tired.
Writer’s Note
"Are you free to talk" can also mean that you are asking someone if they are available to communicate. It can be via phone or video call, messaging, or face-to-face. It’s very common to use this sentence in the workplace but also within interpersonal relationships. Try it out! Call a friend and ask them if they are free to talk. Ask your closest family member if they are free to talk. See how they answer differently or the same?
Here are some creative examples for you:
- Are you free this weekend for a little adventure outside the city?
- Are you free tomorrow night to catch that new movie everyone’s talking about?
- Are you free after work to grab coffee and unwind?
- Are you free on Friday for a brainstorming session over lunch?
- Are you free to help me taste-test this cake I accidentally made too big?
- Are you free later? I need someone to join me on a spontaneous ice cream run.
- Are you free now, or are you still saving the world one spreadsheet at a time?
Welcome to Week 2! 👍 You made it here and that’s amazing progress. Good for you. It isn’t easy but you spent a whole week thinking, practicing, and training your brain to think in English. Another day, another week closer to your goal. You got this!
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