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How to Say "i prepared" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i prepared” is “preparé” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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verbA1
general use
A person in an apron standing at a kitchen counter with ingredients, ready to cook.

Examples

Preparé una ensalada deliciosa para el almuerzo.

I made a delicious salad for lunch.

Me preparé muy bien para la entrevista de trabajo.

I prepared myself very well for the job interview.

Ayer preparé todo lo necesario para el viaje.

Yesterday I prepared everything necessary for the trip.

The Accent Mark Matters

The accent on the 'é' shows this action happened in the past and that 'I' did it. Without the accent, 'prepare' (pre-PAH-re) is used for wishes or commands.

Confusing with the Present

Mistake: “Using 'preparo' to mean 'I prepared'.”

Correction: Say 'preparé' for the past and 'preparo' for the present.

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