Preparado (en. Prepared)

/pɾepaˈɾaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been arranged or conditioned for a purpose.
The team is prepared for the event.
El equipo está preparado para el evento.
Person who is capable or has knowledge to carry out a task.
She is a well-prepared professional.
Ella es una profesional bien preparada.
State of being ready to face difficult or unexpected situations.
We must always be prepared for any eventuality.
Debemos estar siempre preparados para cualquier eventualidad.

Etymology

From the verb prepare, which comes from the Latin 'praeparare', meaning 'to make beforehand.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be prepared
To be in conditions or ready for something.
estar preparado
prepared for anything
To be ready to face any situation.
preparado para cualquier cosa
not to be prepared
Not being ready or equipped to face a challenge.
no estar preparado

Related Words

preparation
Action of preparing or being prepared.
preparación
preparatory
That serves to prepare something.
preparativo

Slang Meanings

In student slang, it refers to someone who has studied a lot for an exam.
That guy is very prepared for tomorrow's exam.
Ese chico está muy preparado para el examen de mañana.
In some colloquial contexts, it means being ready to go out or do something fun.
We are prepared for the party tonight.
Estamos preparados para la fiesta esta noche.