prepare
BrE /ˈprepəreɪ/ AmE /ˈprɛpər/
verb en → es
past prepared pp prepared ing preparing
to make something ready for use or action; to get yourself ready for an event, test, etc.
preparar, hacerse preparativos para
- prepare something for somebody/something
- prepare yourself for something
Collocations prepare a meal · prepare for an exam
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She prepared the food for the party.
Ella preparó la comida para la fiesta.
to cook or make a meal, especially before it is ready to eat
preparar, cocinar
- prepare something for somebody
Collocations prepare a meal · prepare dinner
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He prepared lunch for his family.
Él preparó el almuerzo para su familia.
to arrange or organize something carefully and thoroughly before it happens
preparar, organizar
- prepare something for somebody/something
Collocations prepare a speech · prepare an event
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The company prepared the presentation for the meeting.
La empresa preparó la presentación para la reunión.
to train or practice something in preparation for a future event, test, etc.
prepararse, entrenar
- prepare yourself for something
Collocations prepare for an exam · prepare for a job interview
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She has been preparing herself for the competition.
Ella se ha estado preparando para la competencia.
to plan and save money in preparation for a future event or situation
prepararse, ahorrar
- prepare yourself for something
Collocations prepare for retirement · prepare for a rainy day
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They are preparing themselves financially for their children's education.
Están preparándose financieramente para la educación de sus hijos.
to make something ready or available in advance of a need or event
preparar, disponer
- prepare something for somebody/something
Collocations prepare an emergency kit · prepare a will
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The hospital prepared the room for the patient.
El hospital preparó la habitación para el paciente.
to make something ready or available in advance of a need or event, often with the implication that it will be used immediately after preparation
preparar, disponer
- prepare something for somebody/something
Collocations prepare a speech · prepare an argument
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She prepared her speech carefully before the meeting.
Ella preparó su discurso cuidadosamente antes de la reunión.
to make something ready or available in advance of a need or event, often with the implication that it will be used immediately after preparation
preparar, disponer
- prepare something for somebody/something
Collocations prepare a report · prepare a proposal
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The team prepared the report for the board meeting.
El equipo preparó el informe para la reunión del consejo.
Phrasal verbs
prepararse para, disponerse a
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We need to prepare ourselves for the worst.
Necesitamos prepararnos para lo peor.
preparar algo, disponer de algo
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She prepared the food up early in the morning.
Ella preparó la comida temprano por la mañana.
preparar algo, disponer de algo
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The chef prepared the meal out in advance.
El chef preparó la comida con antelación.
preparar algo, disponer de algo
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They prepared the budget down to the last detail.
Ellos prepararon el presupuesto hasta el último detalle.
preparar algo para, disponer de algo para
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She prepared the presentation up for the board meeting.
Ella preparó la presentación para la reunión del consejo.
Idioms
estar todo listo, estar preparado
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We are all set for the trip.
Estamos todos listos para el viaje.
estar preparado y esperando
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The food is all prepared and waiting to be served.
La comida está toda lista y esperando a ser servida.
estar preparado para cualquier cosa
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We are ready for anything that comes our way.
Estamos preparados para lo que venga por delante.