Preparate (en. Get ready)

pre-pa-ra-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of getting ready for a situation or event.
You have to prepare well for the exam.
Tienes que prepararte bien para el examen.
Placing oneself in an appropriate position or state.
Get ready for the great adventure that awaits us!
¡Prepárate para la gran aventura que nos espera!
Anticipating a near future.
You must prepare for the change in weather.
Debes prepararte para el cambio de clima.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

prepare yourself for the worst
Anticipate and stay ready for unfavorable situations.
prepárate para lo peor
preparing for success
Take necessary measures to achieve goals.
prepararse para el éxito
get ready to act
Be ready to intervene or respond immediately.
prepárate a actuar

Related Words

preparation
The process of making something ready or suitable.
preparación
preparer
A person responsible for preparing something.
preparador

Slang Meanings

Staying updated on events.
When you arrive, get ready, the party has already started.
Cuando llegues, prepárate, que la fiesta ya comenzó.
Getting into alert mode.
There's a meeting today, so get ready to listen.
Hoy hay reunión, así que prepárate a escuchar.