preparando
/pɾepaɾando/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for "preparing" is preparando.
preparando is used to describe the act of getting something or someone ready for a particular purpose.
How does it change in a sentence?
preparando is the gerund of the verb preparar. It is used to express continuous actions. If the subject is preparing themselves, you can add the reflexive pronoun se to the end of the word to form preparándose.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾepaɾando/
Did you know?
- When someone is 'preparing' to say something, Spanish speakers often use the phrase preparar el terreno, which literally means 'preparing the ground'.
- In certain contexts, particularly in Latin America, preparar can be used colloquially to mean 'preparing' or 'plotting' a trick or a surprise against someone.
- While preparar is commonly used for making food, in many Spanish-speaking-countries, using it for a meal can sound more like you are 'arranging' or 'setting up' the ingredients rather than the actual cooking process.
Examples in context
- Tom está preparando la cena.Tom is preparing supper.This sentence shows how to use preparando when someone is making a meal.Tatoeba #2519867 by marcelostockle, translation #2487716 by CK
- Mamá está preparando la cena.My mother is preparing dinner.This sentence shows how to use preparando when a mother is making dinner.Tatoeba #1439853 by marcelostockle, translation #1439842 by CK
- Se están preparando para su viaje.They are preparing for their trip.This sentence shows how to use preparando in the context of getting ready for a trip.Tatoeba #1069950 by hayastan, translation #307670 by adjusting
- Estamos preparando una presentación importante para la reunión.We are preparing an important presentation for the meeting.
- El chef está preparando la cena en la cocina.The chef is preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- Estamos organizando todo para la conferencia.We are preparing everything for the conference.
- La empresa está organizando una fiesta para sus empleados.The company is preparing a party for its employees.
- Estoy poniendo a punto mi presentación antes del evento.I'm getting my presentation ready before the event.
- El equipo está poniendo a punto los detalles del proyecto.The team is preparing the project's details.
- Me estoy preparando para la fiesta de esta noche.I'm getting ready for tonight's party.
- Ellos se están preparando para el viaje de mañana.They're getting ready for tomorrow's trip.
- Estamos haciendo los preparativos para la llegada de los invitados.We're making preparations for the arrival of the guests.
- Él está haciendo los preparativos para su mudanza.He's preparing for his move.
- Estoy arreglando todo para la reunión de mañana.I'm preparing everything for tomorrow's meeting.
- Me estoy alistando para el examen de español.I'm getting ready for the Spanish exam.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are in the kitchen before a party.
- Sofía¿Qué estás preparando, Mateo?What are you preparing, Mateo?
- MateoEstoy preparando unos bocadillos para los invitados.I am preparing some snacks for the guests.
- Sofía¡Qué bien! Yo estoy preparando las bebidas.That's great! I am preparing the drinks.
- MateoPerfecto, todo estará listo muy pronto.Perfect, everything will be ready very soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
