preparación
/pre-pah-rah-syohn/
preparation
Setting the table is a common form of preparación.
preparación(noun)
preparation
?the act of getting something ready
getting ready
?informal process of preparation
,planning
?organizing beforehand
📝 In Action
La preparación de la maleta me tomó mucho tiempo.
A2Packing (the preparation of) the suitcase took me a long time.
Necesitamos mucha preparación para el examen final.
B1We need a lot of preparation for the final exam.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ción' Rule
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing Accent
Mistake: "preparacion"
Correction: preparación (always include the accent on the 'o' to show where the stress falls).
⭐ Usage Tips
Action vs. Result
Use this word to talk about the 'process' of getting ready, not just the final result.
Professional training and study represent the word preparación.
preparación(noun)
training
?educational or professional background
qualifications
?skills learned through study
,readiness
?the state of being trained
📝 In Action
Ella tiene una excelente preparación académica.
B1She has an excellent academic background.
El puesto requiere una preparación específica en finanzas.
B2The position requires specific training in finance.
⭐ Usage Tips
Workplace Spanish
In a job interview, use 'preparación' to describe your studies and skills.
A special mixture or concoction is known as a preparación.
preparación(noun)
concoction
?a mixture or substance that has been made
preparation
?a medicinal or culinary product
📝 In Action
Bebe esta preparación antes de dormir.
B2Drink this mixture before going to sleep.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: preparación
Question 1 of 1
Which of these uses 'preparación' to mean educational background?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'preparación' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine ('la preparación'). Almost all Spanish words ending in -ción follow this rule.
Can I use 'preparación' for a cooking recipe?
Yes! It can refer to both the act of cooking and the resulting dish or mixture itself.