Preparaos (en. Get ready)

/pre.pa.'ra.os/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of making something ready or suitable for a specific use or purpose.
Prepare for tomorrow's big presentation.
Preparaos para la gran presentación de mañana.
Indicates the importance of being prepared for an imminent situation.
Get ready, the game is starting!
¡Preparaos, que empieza el juego!
Action of organizing or getting something ready in advance.
You have to get ready if you want to win the competition.
Tienen que preparaos si quieren ganar la competición.

Etymology

From the verb preparar, which comes from the Latin 'preparare', meaning 'to prepare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prepare for the worst
Be ready to face an adverse situation.
preparaos para lo peor
prepare for battle
Be ready to face a difficult challenge.
preparaos para la batalla
prepare to receive news
Be ready to receive important information.
preparaos a recibir noticias

Related Words

prepare
Making something available or ready for use.
preparar
preparation
The process of preparing something.
preparación
preparatory
Element or action performed as part of the preparation.
preparativo

Slang Meanings

Be alert or ready for whatever comes.
That game is going to be tough, so get ready.
Ese partido va a estar duro, así que preparaos.
Be prepared for a party or event.
The party starts in an hour, get ready to dance.
La fiesta empieza en una hora, preparaos para bailar.