Prepararse (en. Prepare)

/pɾepaˈɾaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Being ready or willing to face a situation.

It is important to get ready for the exam in advance.

Es importante prepararse para el examen con antelación.

Making arrangements or taking measures in anticipation of an event.

We must prepare for the arrival of the guests.

Debemos prepararnos para la llegada de los invitados.

Training or rehearsing in order to achieve a goal.

She is getting ready for the athletics competition.

Ella se prepara para la competencia de atletismo.

From Latin 'praeparare', meaning 'to make beforehand'.

get ready for something

Take the necessary measures to be ready for an event or situation.

prepararse para algo

prepare mentally

Be psychologically ready to face challenges or difficult situations.

prepararse mentalmente

prepare the ground

Create the appropriate conditions for a future event or action.

prepararse el terreno

preparation

The process of making something ready for use.

preparación

preparatory

Serving to prepare.

preparativo

preparer

A person who prepares something or someone for a purpose.

preparador

Being in a mode to get things done.

Today I am in 'getting ready' mode for tomorrow's party.

Hoy estoy en modo 'prepararse' para la fiesta de mañana.

Putting everything in order.

I have to prepare everything before my friends arrive, or I'm going to freak out.

Tengo que preparar todo antes de que lleguen mis amigos, o me va a dar un parraque.