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How to Say "prepare" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “prepare” is “preparen” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
verbA2
as a command to a group
A group of cheerful chefs in white hats standing behind a kitchen counter, holding various cooking utensils and getting ready to cook.

Examples

¡Preparen sus maletas!

Prepare your suitcases!

Espero que preparen algo de comer.

I hope they prepare something to eat.

Quiero que ustedes preparen la presentación.

I want you all to prepare the presentation.

The 'Switch' Rule

Notice how the '-ar' verb ending normally uses 'a', but here it changes to 'e'. This happens when you are giving a polite command to a group (ustedes) or talking about wishes/hopes.

Don't forget the 'n'

Mistake: “prepare”

Correction: preparen when talking to more than one person.

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