Preparada (en. Prepared)
/prepɾaˈɾaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been prepared.
The dinner is already prepared.
La cena ya está preparada.
That has the necessary disposition and knowledge to carry out a certain task.
She is prepared for the exam.
Ella está preparada para el examen.
That is in condition to face a situation.
The team is prepared for the match.
El equipo está preparado para el partido.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'preparar', which comes from the Latin 'preparare', meaning 'to make something ready'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
To be prepared
To be in a state ready to act.
estar preparada
Prepared for anything
Capable of facing any situation that arises.
preparada para todo
Prepared or not, here I go
Indicates that one is going to act regardless of whether they are ready.
preparada o no, ahí voy
Related Words
Preparation
Action of preparing something.
preparación
Preparatory
That serves to prepare.
preparativo
Preparer
Person who prepares something.
preparador
Slang Meanings
To be ready to go out
When I go to a party, I am always prepared.
Cuando voy a una fiesta, siempre estoy preparada.
To be ready in a more general sense
That girl is always prepared for anything.
Esa chica siempre está preparada para cualquier cosa.