Spanish Word · Intermediate
preparar
to prepare
Pronunciation: preh-pah-RAHR
Meaning
To make something ready for use or for a specific purpose.
Example
Estamos preparando una sorpresa para su cumpleaños.
We are preparing a surprise for his birthday.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice preparar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish word.