Preparación (en. Preparation)
/pɾepaɾaˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of making the necessary arrangements to carry out something.
The preparation of dinner takes time.
La preparación de la cena toma tiempo.
Study or training to acquire knowledge or skills.
Preparation for the exam is essential.
La preparación para el examen es esencial.
Mixture of ingredients for a specific dish.
The preparation of this dessert is quite simple.
La preparación de este postre es bastante sencilla.
Etymology
From the Latin 'preparatio, preparationis'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Food preparation
Process of cooking and organizing the ingredients.
preparación de alimentos
Academic preparation
Prior training for an exam or course.
preparación académica
Mental preparation
To prepare psychologically for a challenge.
preparación mental
Related Words
To prepare
Making the necessary arrangements.
preparar
Prepared
That is ready to act or face a situation.
preparado
Preparatory
Element or aspect that helps in the preparation.
preparativo
Slang Meanings
Intensive preparation.
I did intensive preparation for the competition.
Hice una preparación intensiva para la competencia.
Prepa.
I go to prepa to do the preparation homework.
Voy a la prepa para hacer la tarea de preparación.