preparados
“preparados” means “ready” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
ready, prepared
Also: skilled, finished
📝 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.
prepared foods
Also: pre-packaged dishes
📝 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.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "preparados" in Spanish:
finished→pre-packaged dishes→prepared foods→skilled→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: preparados
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'preparados' as a noun?
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Comes from the Latin verb *praeparare*, formed by combining *prae-* (meaning 'before') and *parare* (meaning 'to make ready' or 'to arrange'). The core meaning has always been about setting things up in advance.
First recorded: 13th century (in its Spanish form)
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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).