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    Preparativo (en. Preparative)

    /pɾepaɾaˈtivo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of preparing something.
    The preparation for the event took several weeks.
    El preparativo del evento tomó varias semanas.
    Elements or measures taken in anticipation of an event.
    The preparations for the party were exhaustive.
    Los preparativos para la fiesta fueron exhaustivos.
    The process of organizing prior to an event or activity.
    The preparations for the wedding were almost finalized.
    Los preparativos para la boda estaban casi finalizados.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praeparativus', meaning 'that prepares'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in preparations
    to be carrying out actions for a future purpose.
    estar en preparativos
    to make preparations
    to carry out necessary activities for something.
    hacer preparativos
    emergency preparations
    actions taken in advance to solve unforeseen problems.
    preparativos de emergencia

    Related Words

    prepare
    To make something ready.
    preparar
    preparation
    The action of preparing.
    preparación
    preparative
    That serves to prepare.
    preparativo

    Slang Meanings

    To organize something informally.
    I made a quick preparation for the barbecue.
    Hice un preparativo rápido para la barbacoa.
    To plan something without much seriousness.
    His preparations for the trip were rather improvised.
    Sus preparativos para el viaje eran más bien improvisados.