prepárense
“prepárense” means “Prepare yourselves” in Spanish (Commanding a group to get ready).
Prepare yourselves, Get ready
Also: Make ready
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¡Prepárense! El examen de historia es mañana.
A2Prepare yourselves! The history exam is tomorrow.
La alarma sonó. Prepárense para evacuar el edificio.
B1The alarm sounded. Get ready to evacuate the building.
El director dijo: "Prepárense para una larga noche de trabajo."
B1The director said: "Prepare yourselves for a long night of work."
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: prepárense
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Which sentence correctly uses the command 'prepárense'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *praeparāre*, meaning 'to make ready beforehand' or 'to procure.' The Spanish form 'prepárense' adds the reflexive pronoun 'se' (themselves) to the command form.
First recorded: 13th century (base verb 'preparar')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there an accent mark on 'prepárense'?
Spanish rules require an accent mark on the verb when you attach two or more syllables (like the pronoun 'se') to a command form, ensuring the word's natural stress (pre-PAH-ren-se) stays in the same place.
Is 'prepárense' the same as 'se preparen'?
No. 'Prepárense' is a direct, affirmative command telling people *to do* something immediately. 'Se preparen' is the subjunctive form, usually used after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Quiero que...' (I want that...).