prepared

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/prɪˈpɛərd/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/priˈpeɪrd/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pri pârd)

From the verb prepare: (⇒ conjugate)
prepared is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
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v past p
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
prepared adj (ready)listo/a adj
 The motto of the Scout movement is "Be prepared".
 El lema de los niños exploradores es "Estar listo".
prepared for [sth] adj + prep (ready for)preparado para participio + prep
 The city wasn't prepared for a disaster of this magnitude.
 La ciudad no estaba preparada para un desastre de esta magnitud.
prepared for [sth] adj + prep (not surprised by)listo para adj + prep
  preparado para adj + prep
 I thought I was prepared for anything, but the vehemence of his response surprised me.
 Creí que estaba listo para todo, pero la rotundidad de su respuesta me sorprendió.
prepared to do [sth] expr (willing)dispuesto a hacer algo loc verb
  preparado para hacer algo loc verb
 Helen was prepared to help Sally, as long as Sally didn't expect her to do all the work.
 Helen estaba dispuesta a ayudar a Sally, siempre que Sally no esperara que ella hiciera todo el trabajo.
prepared adj (made earlier)preparado/a adj
 Add the prepared mixture to the other ingredients and heat through.
 Agregue la mezcla preparada a los otros ingredientes y caliente todo.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
prepare [sth] (for [sth]) vtr ([sth]: make ready)preparar vtr
 Before you plant seeds, you need to prepare the ground.
 Antes de plantar las semillas tienes que preparar el terreno.
prepare [sb] (for [sth]) vtr ([sb]: make ready)preparar vtr
 Nothing could have prepared me for the sight that greeted me when I opened the door.
 Nadie podía haberme preparado para ver cómo me recibieron cuando abrir la puerta.
prepare [sth] vtr (arrange)colocar vtr
 She got the board out and prepared the pieces for a game of chess.
 Sacó el tablero y colocó las piezas para jugar una partida de ajedrez.
prepare [sth] vtr (cook)preparar vtr
  cocinar vtr
 He prepared a wonderful meal for us.
 Preparó una deliciosa comida para nosotros.
 Cocinó una cena estupenda en menos de veinte minutos.
prepare vi (get ready)prepararse v prnl
 I am coming out soon - I just need a minute to prepare.
 Enseguida salgo, sólo necesito un minuto para prepararme.
prepare for [sth] vi + prep (get ready)hacer preparativos para loc verb
 Simon has spent all day preparing for his guests' arrival.
 Simon estuvo todo el día haciendo preparativos para la llegada de sus invitados.
prepare to do [sth] vi + prep (get ready: to do)prepararse para v prnl + prep
 Prepare to be amazed!
 ¡Prepárate para la sorpresa!
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Locuciones verbales
prepare | prepared
InglésEspañol
prepare to do [sth] vtr phrasal insep (get ready to)prepararse para v prnl + prep
 Prepare to die, scum!
 ¡Prepárate para morir, basura!
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Compound Forms:
prepared | prepare
InglésEspañol
ill-prepared adj (not sufficiently ready)mal preparado loc adj
prepared speech n (public talk written in advance)discurso preparado nm + adj
 Esta oración no es una traducción de la original. Todos los políticos llevan los discursos preparados. Ahora falta saber si entienden de verdad lo que les han escrito.
prepared text n (copy of a speech to be given)discurso preparado nm + adj
 The attorney was reading from a prepared text.
 El abogado estaba leyendo un discurso preparado.
well prepared,
well-prepared
adj
(skillfully, carefully made)bien hecho loc adj
  bien elaborado loc adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
 The well-prepared dessert drew coos of admiration from the guests.
 El postre bien hecho generó exclamaciones de admiración en los invitados.
well prepared,
well-prepared
adj
(object: made ready)bien preparado loc adj
  debidamente preparado loc adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
 The wall is well prepared and ready for painting.
 La pared está bien preparada y lista para pintar.
well prepared,
well-prepared
adj
(person: ready for [sth])bien preparado loc adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
 Steve is well prepared for his exam.
 Steve está bien preparado para su examen.
well prepared,
well-prepared
adj
(person: has required skills for [sth])bien preparado loc adj
  con buena preparación loc adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
 A lifetime in politics means this candidate is well prepared to take over the leadership of the party.
 Con toda una vida en política este candidato está bien preparado para asumir el mando del partido.
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Collocations: prepared [responses, answers] (to), only [accepted, answered, took] prepared questions, [read, recite, answer] from a prepared script, more...

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