Instead of “What are you up to?” listen for “Whatcha up to?” or even “Whatchup to?”Įnglish stresses the words “what” and “up,” and the word “you” is said very quickly with no stress. Here’s something else to watch for – many times, in casual conversation, this phrase is said pretty fast. So what have you been up to?Ĭhoose your plan How to correctly pronounce “What are you up to?” Paolo: Yes, she’s getting better, thanks. Mia: Oh, I’m sorry! I hope she’s doing better now. Mia: Paolo, it’s so good to see you! What have you been up to? If you have sad news to share, it’s okay to answer the question that way. He wants to know what’s been happening in her life in the year since they last saw each other. Paolo isn’t asking Mia what she is doing right now. Roberto got a new job and we moved to Chicago three months ago. Paulo: Hi Mia! I’m fine, still working a lot. Mia: Paulo, it’s so good to see you! What have you been up to? Here’s a conversation between a brother and sister who haven’t seen each other in a year: You’ll probably answer a little differently. If you are talking to a person you used to know, maybe a friend or a family member you haven’t seen in a long time, the question might change into the present perfect – “What have you been up to?” Now they are asking about things that have happened in your life since the last time you talked. Now we know how to use and respond to the question “What are you up to?” but what about how to respond to the question “What HAVE you BEEN up to?” Ask “What have you been up to?” when talking to someone you don’t see every day Are you tired, and just don’t really want to chat right now? That’s okay, too. Are you doing something interesting? Tell them! You can have a good conversation about it. Just tell your friend that you can talk later. It’s okay if you are busy and can’t talk. So the question, “What are you up to?” can mean “What are you doing right now? Are you busy? Do you have time to talk?” “What are you up to?” can be a way to ask “Are you busy?” Here’s a sample conversation between friends: So the question “What are you up to?” just means “What are you doing?” “Up to” is one of those pesky little phrasal verbs that you can’t translate literally. Let’s see how you can easily answer this question in a variety of situations. It’s a casual way saying hello and maybe starting a conversation with you. Your friends and people you know might ask you “What are you up to?” How do you respond to this question? You might be eating lunch, watching TV, or working. How to respond to the question “What are you up to?”
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