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    Preparados (en. Prepared)

    /pɾe.paˈɾa.ðos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Ready or willing to perform a task.
    The students are prepared for the exam.
    Los estudiantes están preparados para el examen.
    That has been prepared for use or application.
    Household products must be prepared before use.
    Los productos domésticos deben estar preparados antes de usarse.
    That has been trained or qualified to face a situation.
    Firefighters are always prepared for any emergency.
    Los bomberos están siempre preparados para cualquier emergencia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'preparar', which comes from the Latin 'praeparare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be prepared
    To be ready for a situation or event.
    estar preparados
    prepared for anything
    To have the ability to face any circumstance.
    preparados para todo
    to get prepared
    An expression to indicate that they must be ready for something imminent.
    a prepararse

    Related Words

    prepare
    To do what is necessary to be ready.
    preparar
    preparation
    The action of preparing something.
    preparación
    preparatory
    That which serves to prepare.
    preparativo

    Slang Meanings

    To be in the groove
    When I tell you that you must be prepared, I mean that you must be in the groove.
    Cuando te digo que debes estar preparados, me refiero a que debes estar en la onda.
    Ready for action
    Whenever there is a party, we are prepared, ready for action.
    Siempre que hay una fiesta, estamos preparados, listos para la acción.