Preparar (en. Prepare)

/pɾe pa 'ɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To arrange or condition something to be ready.

I am going to prepare dinner tonight.

Voy a preparar la cena esta noche.

To train someone for a specific purpose.

She is preparing for the final exam.

Ella se prepara para el examen final.

To establish or organize.

We need to prepare a plan for the project.

Necesitamos preparar un plan para el proyecto.

From Latin 'preparare', which means 'to prepare, to get ready'.

set the table

To place utensils and dishes on the table for a meal.

preparar la mesa

prepare a surprise

To organize something unexpected for someone.

preparar una sorpresa

be prepared

To be ready to face a situation.

estar preparado

preparation

Action of preparing or the state of being prepared.

preparación

preparatory

Which serves to prepare something.

preparatorio

preparer

A person who prepares something.

preparador

To do homework or study.

I have to prepare for the exam, so I can't go out.

Tengo que preparar para el examen, así que no puedo salir.

To get something ready for an event.

I am going to prepare a party this weekend.

Voy a preparar una fiesta este fin de semana.