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preparo

preh-PAH-roh/pɾeˈpaɾo/

“preparo” means “I prepare” in Spanish (general organization or making something ready).

I prepare, I make

Also: I get ready
VerbA1regular ar
A person in a kitchen laying out ingredients like flour, eggs, and a bowl on a clean wooden table.
gerundpreparando
past Participlepreparado
infinitivepreparar

📝 In Action

Yo preparo la cena para mi familia.

A1

I make dinner for my family.

Siempre preparo mi mochila la noche anterior.

A1

I always get my backpack ready the night before.

Me preparo para el examen de mañana.

A2

I am preparing (myself) for tomorrow's exam.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • alisto (I get ready)
  • organizo (I organize)
  • cocino (I cook)

Antonyms

  • desordeno (I mess up)
  • improviso (I improvise)

Common Collocations

  • preparo la comida – I make the food
  • me preparo para – I get ready for
  • preparo las maletas – I pack the suitcases

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesprepararan
yopreparara
túprepararas
vosotrosprepararais
nosotrospreparáramos
él/ella/ustedpreparara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedespreparen
yoprepare
túprepares
vosotrospreparéis
nosotrospreparemos
él/ella/ustedprepare

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesprepararon
yopreparé
túpreparaste
vosotrospreparasteis
nosotrospreparamos
él/ella/ustedpreparó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedespreparaban
yopreparaba
túpreparabas
vosotrospreparabais
nosotrospreparábamos
él/ella/ustedpreparaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedespreparan
yopreparo
túpreparas
vosotrospreparáis
nosotrospreparamos
él/ella/ustedprepara
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "preparo" in Spanish:

i make→i prepare→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: preparo

Question 1 of 1

How would you say 'I am making breakfast' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb 'praeparare', where 'prae' means 'before' and 'parare' means 'to make ready.' Literally, to make something ready ahead of time.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: prepareFrench: préparer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'preparo' only mean making food?

No, it is very versatile! You can use it for getting your luggage ready, preparing a speech, organizing a meeting, or even mentally getting ready for a challenge.