Prepara (en. Prepare)

/pɾeˈpaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To subject something to a treatment in order to be ready for use.

He prepares the food every day.

Él prepara la comida todos los días.

To organize or adjust something in anticipation of an event.

She prepares the presentation for the meeting.

Ella prepara la presentación para la reunión.

To train a person for a task or function.

The course prepares students for the exam.

El curso prepara a los estudiantes para el examen.

From Latin 'parāre', which means 'to make, to arrange'.

to prepare the ground

Create the right conditions for an event.

preparar el terreno

to prepare an exam

To study and organize materials before an exam.

preparar un examen

to set the table

To place utensils and food on the table for eating.

preparar la mesa

preparatory

Action, set of actions or elements that are arranged to achieve a goal.

preparativo

preparation

The action of preparing or getting ready.

preparación

preparable

That can be prepared.

preparable

To prepare something quickly.

I'm going to prepare a quick sandwich.

Voy a preparar un sándwich rápido.

To seek or obtain a resource.

I have to prepare the materials for class.

Tengo que preparar los materiales para la clase.