Inklingo

preparé

preh-pah-REH/pɾepaˈɾe/

preparé means I prepared in Spanish (general use).

I prepared, I made

Also: I got ready, I set up
VerbA1regular ar
A person in an apron standing at a kitchen counter with ingredients, ready to cook.
gerundpreparando
past Participlepreparado
infinitivepreparar

📝 In Action

Preparé una ensalada deliciosa para el almuerzo.

A1

I made a delicious salad for lunch.

Me preparé muy bien para la entrevista de trabajo.

A2

I prepared myself very well for the job interview.

Ayer preparé todo lo necesario para el viaje.

A1

Yesterday I prepared everything necessary for the trip.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Preparé la maletaI packed my suitcase
  • Preparé el caféI made the coffee
  • Preparé el terrenoI paved the way (metaphorical)

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

ellos/ellas/ustedespreparan
yopreparo
preparas
vosotrospreparáis
nosotrospreparamos
él/ella/ustedprepara

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "preparé" in Spanish:

i prepared

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: preparé

Question 1 of 1

How would you say 'I prepared the dinner' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'praeparare', where 'prae' means 'before' and 'parare' means 'to make ready'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: prepareFrench: préparer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'preparo' and 'preparé'?

'Preparo' means 'I prepare' (happening now), while 'preparé' means 'I prepared' (happened before).

Do I always need to use 'yo' with 'preparé'?

No, because the ending '-é' already tells the listener that 'I' am the one who did the action.