Alistada

Alistada is the feminine form of the past participle of the Spanish verb alistarse, meaning to enlist or to prepare oneself. As an adjective or participle, alistada describes a person who has enlisted or something that has been arranged or organized. It is most commonly used in military contexts but can also apply to civilian enrollments or preparations.

Grammatically, alistada agrees with feminine singular nouns. The masculine form is alistado, and both forms share the same root alist- from alistarse, a pronominal verb meaning to enlist or to prepare. The term is related to alistamiento, the act of enlisting or registering for service or duty, and to alistar, the non-pronominal verb meaning to prepare or to enroll.

Usage examples illustrate its range: in a military register, “La soldada alistada recibió sus instrucciones” would indicate a female who has enlisted. In a civil context, one might say, “La participante ya está alistada para la competencia,” meaning she is registered or signed up for the event.

See also: alistarse, alistamiento, alistar.