preparados
/preh-pah-RAH-dohs/
ready
When people or things are in a state of readiness, they are preparados (ready).
preparados(Adjective)
ready
?state of readiness
,prepared
?having completed necessary steps
skilled
?having the necessary training or ability
,finished
?tasks, homework
📝 In Action
Los estudiantes están preparados para el examen final.
A2The students are ready for the final exam.
Todos los documentos están preparados, podemos empezar.
B1All the documents are prepared, we can start.
Son unos profesionales muy preparados y eficientes.
B2They are very skilled and efficient professionals.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'preparados' ends in '-os', it must describe a group of masculine people or things (plural). If you are talking about one girl, you would use 'preparada'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Ser vs. Estar
Mistake: "Somos preparados."
Correction: Estamos preparados. Use 'estar' (to be) because being 'prepared' is usually a temporary state, not an inherent quality.
⭐ Usage Tips
Origin as a Verb Action
'Preparados' comes from the verb 'preparar' (to prepare). It describes the result of that action: the state of having been prepared.
Ready-made meals or prepared foods are referred to as preparados.
📝 In Action
Compramos unos preparados congelados para cenar rápido.
B1We bought some frozen prepared foods for a quick dinner.
La sección de preparados del supermercado está al fondo.
B2The prepared food section of the supermarket is at the back.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun Use
When used as a noun, 'preparados' stands alone to mean 'prepared items,' often implying food, without needing the word 'alimentos' (foods) next to it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you hear 'preparados' in a kitchen or grocery context, it almost certainly means 'ready-made meals.' If you hear it before an event, it means 'ready.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: preparados
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'preparados' as a noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'preparados' end in '-os'?
It ends in '-os' because it is describing a group of two or more masculine things or people. If it were describing a group of women, it would be 'preparadas.' If it were a singular man, it would be 'preparado.'
Can I use 'preparados' to mean 'ready' for something?
Yes, absolutely! This is the most common use. You would usually pair it with the verb 'estar' (to be) and the preposition 'para' (for): 'Estamos preparados para el viaje' (We are ready for the trip).