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    Preparaba (en. Was preparing)

    /pɾepaˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make the necessary arrangements or work for something.
    She was preparing dinner when we arrived.
    Ella preparaba la cena cuando llegamos.
    To be listing or organizing something.
    He was packing his suitcase for the trip.
    Él preparaba su maleta para el viaje.
    To train or coach for an activity.
    The coaches were preparing the players for the tournament.
    Los entrenadores preparaban a los jugadores para el torneo.

    Etymology

    From the verb prepare, from the Latin 'preparare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to prepare the ground
    Create the right conditions for something.
    preparar el terreno
    to prepare for the worst
    To be ready for a possible negative situation.
    preparar para lo peor
    to set the table
    To arrange the utensils for eating.
    preparar la mesa

    Related Words

    preparation
    Action and effect of preparing.
    preparación
    preparatory
    That serves to prepare.
    preparativo
    preparer
    Person who prepares something.
    preparador

    Slang Meanings

    To prepare something in an improvised manner.
    I'm going to prepare it quickly, I don't have much time.
    Voy a prepararla rápida, no tengo mucho tiempo.
    To be getting something ready with excitement.
    She was preparing the party with so much enthusiasm!
    ¡Preparaba la fiesta con tanto entusiasmo!