How to Say "qualified" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “qualified” is “preparado” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Estás preparado para salir ahora mismo?
Are you ready to leave right now?
La comida ya está preparada, podemos comer.
The food is already prepared, we can eat.
Ella es una candidata muy preparada para el puesto.
She is a very qualified candidate for the position.
It Changes Form
Since 'preparado' acts like an adjective, it must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'preparada' (feminine singular), 'preparados' (masculine plural), and 'preparadas' (feminine plural).
Use with Estar vs. Ser
Use 'estar preparado' (to be ready) to talk about a temporary state of readiness. Use 'ser preparado' (to be prepared/qualified) to describe a person's permanent skill or education level.
Forgetting Gender/Number Match
Mistake: “Los estudiantes está preparado.”
Correction: Los estudiantes están preparados. (The ending '-os' must match the plural masculine students.)
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